Well established wholesale/importing wedding & baby gift company based in Duluth, GA. We were nominated as one of AJC's Top Workplaces in Atlanta for 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014! We’re looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join our new product development sourcing team. This is a key position bridging our US design team and overseas suppliers. We offer excellent benefit with health insurance, 401k. Salary range: $37-45k/yr based on experience.

Responsibilities:

·       Communicate between the product development(PD)department & all suppliers overseas (primarily in China) on a daily basis;

·       Proof read design files with a thorough understanding and communicate with suppliers in advance with potential confusing points on any new material, process or any other requirements;

·       Participate in weekly PD/sourcing meetings. Bring outstanding issues to the table for solutions;

·       As the bridge between PD and overseas suppliers must be a proactive thinker and problem solver;

·       Be familiar with product construction and raw material to support specific product category (i.e. chrome, ceramic, clothing, plush toys etc.). Provide input into the new product planning process.

·       Set up new SKUs and UPC bar code for all new products;

·       Negotiate new product cost, quality standard and delivery time with suppliers;

·       Manage supplier sampling process from design file to prototype to initial production;

·       Initial discussions on capacity planning, production lead times, minimum order quantity requirements. Develop and Maintain vendor capability/capacity information database;

·       Work with suppliers and communicate with PD to provide solutions for either cost or potential production issues with new designs. Work with business partners to resolve all development and production issues;

·       Responsible for setting up final new product confirmation recaps with vendor info, product specs, packaging, final price, lead time, potential quality issues for the purchasing group to issue purchase orders;

·       Maintain new product data information as it pertains to development status, costs, duty rate, etc.

·       Ensure sample approved PO’s are placed and confirm on time delivery for all new product launches;

·       Conduct QC on all incoming shipments, apply quality assurance methodologies and communicate with suppliers on all quality issues;

·       Adhere to PD and sourcing department’s due dates for new product launch calendar and drive results in managing NPD critical path issues;

·       Create and Maintain fabric ID book with fabric specs and supplier info for baby gifts;

·       Enter all product info into inventory system prior to product launch and maintain data accuracy as info changes.

·       Flexible work hours to support live calls with overseas suppliers on a regular basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

·       Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Importing/exporting, manufacturing, product sourcing or purchasing and must have a track record of increased responsibilities over the years;  

·       Detail oriented and well organized for complex projects, ability to multi task and have strong follow up skills;

·       Both results and process driven;

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Constantly work under pressure and keep good balance between act fast to meet all deadlines and provide accurate information;

·       Must be a team player with strong work ethics and interpersonal skills,

·       Fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin and be able to read Chinese;

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

·       Fluent in Micro-soft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point.)

 Please e-mail resume to: careers@theaspenbrands.com