RESPONSIBILITIES

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Overall
responsibility for setting the vision and executing the global sourcing
strategy.

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Constantly
monitor market conditions and develop relationships with potential factory
partners to ensure company can respond to changes in price conditions, trade
regulations, commodity and labour rates, and any other global pressures that
may impact the competitiveness or continuity of company's supply chain.

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Proactively
research new factories and/or regions to drive competitive pricing while
ensuring that network capacity, quality levels, and production lead times meet company's
needs. Develop risk mitigation measures to ensure continuity of supply.

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Establish
and maintain positive, productive relationships with key business partners.
Lead strategic meetings and negotiations with key suppliers, regularly evaluate
factory performance against vendor scorecards, and implement effective
strategies to drive sustained quality levels, on-time shipments, and cost
competitiveness.

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Partner
closely with other Departments to understand company’s product development
priorities, quality expectations, and design goals vis a vis company’s factory
matrix.

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Lead
the team of product managers and engineers to regularly strike an appropriate
balance between product cost, speed to market, quality, and design to bring new
products to market. Lead team to
anticipate, monitor, and resolve production issues to ensure quality
merchandise and timely deliveries.

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Develop
and implement global product development and sourcing principles, standards,
and processes that can be used consistently across multiple offices and
geographies.

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Manage
the China Operations team to maintain high levels of on-time deliveries,
compliance with company shipping requirements, and continuous improvements in
efficiency and cost.

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To
maintain consistent high performance and team morale. Mentor and coach staff
and successfully recruit and retain new team members in alternate regions as
needed.

REQUIREMENTS

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Bachelor's
degree or equivalent, MBA is a plus.

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8+
years of progressive global sourcing or supply chain experience required.

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Prior
experience managing/coaching direct reports, assessing talent, and building
teams. Strong ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and coach others to maintain a
positive work culture and effectively manage staff across multiple sites.

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Deep
knowledge of the global manufacturer competitive landscape in Greater China,
Southeast Asia, and North America.

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Familiarity
with US testing and regulatory requirements.

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Excellent
communication/influence skills and ability to forge effective cross-functional
and cross-cultural relationships. High degree of written and spoken fluency in
English, Mandarin Chinese is a plus.