上海招聘

Functional Responsibilities:

Business Development :
?Develops marketplace knowledge and product expertise by attending exhibitions/fairs and conducts market research to support supervisor's needs
?Sources potential business partners for brands' current/future needs based on sourcing strategy given by management team.
?Provides supervisors and New York counterparts with relevant information to ensure successful product development with the appropriate business partners/countries.
?Establishes cross functional partnerships to ensure products/production meet company objectives
Communication and Negotiation
?Directly involved with COST, MOQ, PAYMENT TERM, and any product/production relevant negotiations with business partners (vendors / factories) to meet company financial goals
?Keeps all relevant parties abreast of new processes and best practices
?Communicates effectively with cross functional teams and HQ counterparts
?Contributes to finding creative solutions for potential issues/delays
?Manages claims negotiation and resolution
?Assists supervisor to monitor global market and trade updates
Vendor Relations
?Provides input into the vendor matrix and maintenance, and reacts to market conditions for appropriate action planning
?Assist in establishing and enhancing and maintains key vendor relationships
?Ensures vendors are trained and coached on standard procedures, processes and best practices and are compliant
?Overseas Pre-production and Placement Meetings to ensure all requirements are communicated and comprehended
?Assists supervisor to lead team to problem solve
?Assists supervisor identify any potential problems with business partners (vendors / factories) proactively
?Updates business partners (vendors / factories) with company strategy and policies, seasonal trends, marketplace updates, and relevant company news

Program Management
?Ensures programs are developed in timely manner and cost efficiently
?Ensures development data input accuracy
?Reviews samples requirements on behalf of US counterpart and get QA involved whenever necessary
?Ensures issues and problems identified by the team are resolved proactively
?Works with Sourcing Manager and QA to develop strategies for issue resolution related to product quality and on-time delivery
?Assists supervisor to analyze cost structure to find the productive and creative ways to meet company goals
?Assists supervisor to manage sample storage efficiently and organized

Leadership:
?Owns personal development through continuous learning and proactively seeks new assignments that will help build business knowledge and improve skills
?Ensures team members are properly trained with the skills necessary to be successful in their respective jobs and
Qualification:

Experience:
?Above 4 years proven sourcing, merchandising and/or retail experience; 2 years above of sourcing specialist level leadership experience
?Strong knowledge in home decorative accessories products (ie ceramic, glassware, wooden / metal products)
?Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local office language
?Knowledge of US retail industry
?Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel & Power Point, and e-mail (Outlook)
Competencies:
?Strong problem solving, negotiations, planning and organizational skills
?Excellent interpersonal skills
?Result-oriented, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and energetic
?Committed to continuous learning

9 Kings Shanghai Limited
 9 Kings is an extensive international sourcing company with offices in Hong Kong, Dongguan and Shanghai City. Established by J. Christopher Burch, an American-based investor and entrepreneur, 9 Kings offers a full platform of sourcing services including Product Development, Quality Control, Logistics, Order Management and IT.

In his 30-year career, Burch has participated in the rise of more than 50companies including the Faena Hotel + Universe, Jawbone, Powermat, Tory Burch and Voss Water. By combining an intuitive understanding of consumer behavior with international and direct sourcing experience, he has a built a long track record of connecting innovation to impact. He is the founder of Burch Creative Capital, an operational firm that creates, incubates, supports and scales disruptive brands and businesses.

9 Kings is the exclusive sourcing solution for the diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands introduced through Burch Creative Capital including: the apparel, accessories and home decor retailer C. Wonder; MONIKA CHIANG, an apparel and accessories brand for women with boutiques in Los Angeles and New York City; and Poppin, a brand of vibrant and modern office products. 9 Kings is also sourcing all products for many brands in development: No. 9 Christopher, an accessible lifestyle luxury brand, incorporating a compelling space that creates a revolutionary retail experience; and Electric Love Army, a sportswear fashion line in partnership with People’s Revolution founder Kelly Cutrone.

Working closely with designers and merchants, 9 Kings manages direct supply chain relationships globally to develop a wide range of consumer products from apparel and accessories to home decor and furnishings, as well as retail store fixtures and IT solutions.

The Brands

9 Kings works with a vast portfolio of consumer and lifestyle brands that share a core approach: to disrupt the marketplace with innovative products and services that enhance daily living. From the retail shopping experience and residential design to advance technology and office environments, 9 Kings is supporting the development of businesses that change the way consumers live, work and play.

C. Wonder

Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor & Surprises.

Please visit www.cwonder.com for more.

MONIKA CHIANG

An impeccably curated collection of women's apparel, handbags, shoes and jewelry.

Please visit www.monikachiang.com for more.

No. 9 Christopher

No. 9 Christopher revolutionizes the marketplace by bringing a world of immeasurable style to a single address, unlocking the door to a level of home furnishings and fashion never before available at an accessible price point.

Poppin

Work happy with unique + colorful office products.

Please visit www.poppin.com for more.

ELA

Electric Love Army is a movement for and by young women. ELA is a vibrant, sexy, fashion-focused lifestyle brand that uses media in many forms to spread its message, culture and passion.

Cocoon9

Complete high-performance, prefab homes.

Trademark

Trademark is the next great American sportswear label. Through a mix of timeless classics done in a fresh silhouettes and a vibrant color palette, Trademark is the new uniform for original style.


Join us

This fast-paced, innovative and entrepreneurial company seeks like-minded candidates who are excellent at what they do and possess a great passion for delivering great product to the masses. We are a full solution platform and therefore seek talent in Product Development, Quality, Retail IT and Logistics to make this all happen. If you are attracted to unconventional approaches and disruptive ideas, visit our offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dongguan. We are a team of 150 now and are growing rapidly.