Employer description & source details
Own fabric and material sourcing in China: Maintain regular, on-ground access to the fabric markets in Guangzhou and/or Dongguan (Humen is preferred) and support the Fresh Prints team with fabric, trims, and material sourcing as needed. Build and manage a fabric supplier network: Identify, vet, and establish relationships with fabric and material suppliers across China. Maintain regular communication with suppliers and continuously expand the supplier network to create new sourcing opportunities and programs for Fresh Prints. Provide on-ground sourcing support: Act as the team’s on-ground resource in China for fabric and material sourcing needs, including finding new materials, collecting and sending fabric swatches, visiting suppliers, validating capabilities, and supporting new product development. Support manufacturer and supplier communication: Provide on-ground support to internal teams when communicating with fabric suppliers and garment manufacturers in China, helping resolve questions, clarify requirements, and drive issues to resolution. Conduct on-site quality control: Perform on-site QC checks at factories for samples and bulk production, including in-process and pre-shipment inspections. Verify quality, measurements, specifications, workmanship, and other production requirements. Manage QC follow-up: Maintain inspection records and QC documentation, and promptly escalate quality issues, production delays, and supply risks to the relevant internal teams. Continuously improve our China supply chain: Identify new suppliers, materials, sourcing programs, and processes that can improve cost, quality, speed, reliability, or product capabilities. Take ownership of additional projects: Take on projects and operational initiatives that create value for Fresh Prints a
Extracted skills: excel