Sourcing and Logistics Specialist

Summary

Join Fresh Prints, a rapidly growing custom apparel company, as a Sourcing & Logistics Specialist. You will play a crucial role in strengthening our global supply chain by managing relationships with garment manufacturers and suppliers in China and other key regions. This position involves supplier acquisition, production management, logistics coordination, and quality control, ensuring timely delivery of products to the U.S. You will negotiate costs, oversee production, and troubleshoot supply chain challenges, collaborating with various internal teams. As the company scales, you will have opportunities to optimize supplier networks and enhance operational efficiency. This is a permanent work-from-home position requiring on-site visits as needed and fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 3+ years’ working knowledge of the apparel industry, covering management, merchandising, and manufacturing
• Experience in strategic vendor management, especially with Asian vendors, and managing global suppliers
• Fluent in conversation, written and comprehension of English and Mandarin Chinese
• Understanding of buying office, manufacturing principles, materials, production process, U.S. customs and International logistics and trade with hands-on approach
• Excellent negotiation and organizational abilities
• Ability to balance sourcing requirements with technical and commercial business needs
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Self-directed with strong business acumen, capable of driving solutions

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard garment manufacturers and suppliers for apparel and promotional goods within budget and target price, ensuring a diverse and reliable supply chain
• Strategically negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Oversee product development, sampling, and costing operations, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure product quality and feasibility
• Supervise production processes, monitor supplier performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless order execution from placement to delivery
• Manage shipment pickup, consolidation, tracking, and communication, ensuring smooth logistics from China to the U.S
• Coordinate product inspections with third-party agencies, conduct spot checks at vendor warehouses, and address production concerns proactively
• Continuously assess vendor capabilities, manage capacity, and optimize supplier allocation to align with business needs
• Analyze local and international markets to identify sourcing opportunities, evaluate alternative supplier bases, and support global sourcing strategies
• Conduct physical factory visits, audits, and vendor assessments to ensure compliance with quality, social, and ethical standards
• Establish strong communication channels with internal teams, designers, and suppliers to ensure alignment on production, timelines, and business goals

Preferred Qualifications

Other language or Chinese dialects

Benefits

• Work From Home / Remote
• $13,200 - $16,800/year , depending on experience