Sourcing and Supply Chain Specialist

Way beyond a simple consulting firm, Source of Asia is an international business accelerator. In simple words, we enable our customers to explore, operate and grow business in Vietnam, across ASEAN, and further afield. We thrive on challenges, permanently motivated to learn and grow along the way. We believe success lies in the human relationships we build. This dynamic environment is the ideal gateway for talents, who believe, like we do, in sustainable growth. Our fast-growing company is permanently looking for new talents.

The following job description pertains to an external position that we are currently hiring for on behalf of our client. Submit your application today!

• Provide sourcing support through interaction with potential suppliers, as well as providing product concept alternatives directly to the Company based on suppliers’ core competencies. 
• Responsible for identifying Asia suppliers with new capabilities to generate concept options for new products or to meet product development requirements.
• Responsible for sourcing materials, evaluating supplier quotes, and negotiating costs to determine the most desirable supplier. 
• Capacity/constraint management 
• Work with suppliers to ensure the international and USA weekly open order reports are accurate, complete, and provide critical update information in a timely manner. Manage the processing and reporting of the weekly Open Order reports. 
• Provide Asia supplier support for WIP component order and logistics processing by working across the enterprise (including the Asia Logistics team, business units, and corporate) and directly with the warehouse on the timing requirements. 
• Arrange support for new product development efforts by aiding suppliers with material management for pilot samples and first production.
• Provide material purchase order status communication to and raw material/component follow-up to support FG POs.
• Work with suppliers to issue component material orders via B2B transactions that are completed immediately upon Finished Good PO receipt.
• Work with the Company on processing the B2B orders and managing the Material Authorization process when necessary. 
• Work cross-functionally to develop contingency plans to offset component or raw material shortages or lead time issues.
• Support suppliers to meet company purchase orders, supplier production orders, supplier requirement forecasts, and supplier/manufacturing pre-build strategy for purchased and/or manufactured finished goods, raw materials, and/or semi-finished goods.
• Responsible for product quotation and timeline management of all new projects to make sure new projects are completed on time by working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams 
• Assist engineering and suppliers to successfully develop and execute new product introductions for U.S. and international businesses.
• Manage the Company visits by arranging itineraries, scheduling supplier visits, and other related requirements. 
• Support continuous improvement and Six Sigma/Lean projects. 
• Support other admin tasks like travel arrangements and event organization as per the manager’s request. 

• Knowledge of, or experience with, the following processes will be helpful in understanding the company's business: Manufacturing/assembly processes - manual and automated; Gluing, joining, and pencil sharpening; Printing/print press control; Blister sealing; Thermoforming; Injection molding; Injection blow molding; Sonic Welding 
• Experience in supply chain planning for an international consumer products company, including knowledge of one or more of these specific product types, will help understand the company business: Writing Instruments (i.e., markers, pens, pencils); Paint/ink production; Compounds (i.e., clay, Dough, Putty); Printed/bound items (i.e., books, paper); Activity sets; Toy items 
• Experience in the supply chain functions related to CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) companies. 
• Familiarity with capacity planning, constraint management, setting buffer levels, warehouse management, inventory management, forecasting, and driving appropriate supplier actions, including setting buffers and ordering raws. 
• Experience in leading efforts and troubleshooting supply chain and order management issues. 
• Experience in materials management for multi-component finished good products with complex supply chains.
• Ability to effectively influence supplier actions while acting as a liaison for the company.
• Experience working as an intermediary or directly with CPG manufacturers/suppliers. 
• Ability to negotiate/resolve issues with supplier leadership. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and drive actions on a wide variety of supply chain issues.
• A3/structured problem solving & root cause analysis 
• Lean/Six sigma familiarity, training, or certification 
• Strong English language skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening; Knowing Chinese language skills is a plus. 
• At least six years of supply chain or related experience preferred. 

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team environment.
• Comprehensive training and support are provided to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and software to support job responsibilities.
• Other employee benefits follow company policies.