Responsibilities:

• Study and understand sourcing tactics/need of the business.
• Industry and market intelligence reports especially on apparel manufacturing sector.
• Scout and propose suitable suppliers from South East Asia region and beyond, for multiple brands and product categories.
• Assess and propose suitable suppliers from other continents, onshoring and nearshoring.
• Potential supplier assessment, including but not limited to initial costing and technicality capability studies.
• Sourcing parameter negotiation.
• Support sourcing strategy formulation.
• Support vendor commercial management.
• Ad hoc activities assigned by manager.

Key stakeholders:

• • Global Sourcing team
  • Other teams under Global Supply Chain, e.g. Operations and CR
  • Brand and Product team, Active
  • APAC leadership team
  • External vendors, current and potential, multiple tiers
  • Pentland Shared Services
  • Pentland Legal team

Specialize:

• Degree holder.
• Analytical thinker.
• Sound knowledge in sourcing strategy interpretation, business case build and implementation, commercial sense in active / apparel industry.
• Deep and broad knowledge in sourcing (multiple tiers) for areas in Asia and beyond.
• Grasp of supply chain and sourcing market intelligence in global scale, especially tariff/duty landscape across different Asian countries with major importing countries in the world.
• Work experience in global scale company, preferable brand management related, with strong cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Work experience in matrix organization environment, able to work with internal cross functional teams and external vendors.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing business model and operation is a bonus to have.
• Proficiency in English.

For more the information please contact Ms Susan:

• Email: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel: 028 3915 4343

Responsibilities:

• Study and understand sourcing tactics/need of the business.
• Industry and market intelligence reports especially on apparel manufacturing sector.
• Scout and propose suitable suppliers from South East Asia region and beyond, for multiple brands and product categories.
• Assess and propose suitable suppliers from other continents, onshoring and nearshoring.
• Potential supplier assessment, including but not limited to initial costing and technicality capability studies.
• Sourcing parameter negotiation.
• Support sourcing strategy formulation.
• Support vendor commercial management.
• Ad hoc activities assigned by manager.

Key stakeholders:

• • Global Sourcing team
  • Other teams under Global Supply Chain, e.g. Operations and CR
  • Brand and Product team, Active
  • APAC leadership team
  • External vendors, current and potential, multiple tiers
  • Pentland Shared Services
  • Pentland Legal team

Specialize:

• Degree holder.
• Analytical thinker.
• Sound knowledge in sourcing strategy interpretation, business case build and implementation, commercial sense in active / apparel industry.
• Deep and broad knowledge in sourcing (multiple tiers) for areas in Asia and beyond.
• Grasp of supply chain and sourcing market intelligence in global scale, especially tariff/duty landscape across different Asian countries with major importing countries in the world.
• Work experience in global scale company, preferable brand management related, with strong cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Work experience in matrix organization environment, able to work with internal cross functional teams and external vendors.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing business model and operation is a bonus to have.
• Proficiency in English.

For more the information please contact Ms Susan:

• Email: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel: 028 3915 4343

Position: Advertising & Product Marketing Manager ( for Packaging Industry)

Responsibility:

* Lead the product marketing to set outbound priorities, define goals and develop effective and compelling advertising solutions.

* Partner with the Business Team to develop and drive go-to-market through various channels (including public relations, events, speaking opportunities, channel marketing, sales, etc.)

* Collaborate with Business Product Marketing in global markets to distill and surface market intel to shape future products.

* Define and scale best practices to drive adoption of products designed to increase advertiser value and activate new, emerging products and platforms.

* Build strong cross-functional relationships and expertly prioritize work to efficiently deploy our finite go-to-market capacity.

* Solve global challenges with scaled solutions.

Must Haves:

* 5+ years of work experience, including work in marketing, general management, product, consulting, communications, or internet technology.

* Experience contributing at strategic and tactical levels as well as coaching a team to remove barriers.

* Understanding of our product suite, the industry, global nuances, & client objectives.

* Experience solving complex problems with data.

* Experience working with sales teams, external clients, and small businesses.

* Track record of influencing behavior at a variety of levels in the organization, including cross-functional managers.

* Communication and presentation skills.

* Flexible team player who thrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, environment.

Education:

Bachelor of Business / Marketing or relevant degree preferred.

Contact:

Tel: 028 39154343

Email: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com

Company Overview

We are a dynamic organisation with headquarters based in Singapore and offices in other parts of South East Asia.  We are looking for new management staff who are results driven, keen in building a new business and possess positive attitude towards continuous learning.

Job Scope

• Source & set up new sales office in HCMC from Q2 – Q3
• Import goods from Headquarter into HCMC in Q3
• Distribute imported bedding furniture and products via business partners, dealers/ channels
• Supply imported bedding furniture & products via hotels, resorts
• Canvass new potential vendors via cold calling, networking, corporate tie-up
• Work closely with company director and manage team to achieve company goals and KPIs

Benefits

• Opportunity to travel overseas for new businesses and conferences
• Promotion to Business Manager/ Director after 2 years
• Commission and profit-sharing scheme to be discussed

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Business Degree
• Able to speak and conduct presentation in English
• Familiar with hospitality industry and property developers in HCMC/ Vietnam
• Familiar with hotel bedding furniture is a mandatory requirement

For more the information please contact Ms Susan:

• Email: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel: 028 3915 4343