Sourcing & Production Executive (Remote in China)

About us

Love, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are the leading direct-to-consumer womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omni-channel presence across Indonesia and Malaysia, a retail franchise in Cambodia, and are fast expanding into international markets namely Hong Kong SAR China and United States of America.

Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 70% female representation across our organisation, leadership and STEM roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we’re on the cusp of something great, where we’re working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.

There’s a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we’re looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!).

Position Overview

As a Sourcing & Production Executive, you play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality materials for our brand's apparel and accessories lines. This position requires a strategic approach to supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, and a keen understanding of industry trends.

You should have / be:
Bilingual in English and Chinese

• A Love, Bonito ambassador with a good understanding of our culture
• A genuine love for people and talent acquisition
• Self-motivated to deliver results, keeping a curious, proactive and innovative mindset
• A good sense of timeline coordination and scheduling
• Ownership of task with a mission-focused approach
• Great at maintaining multitasking and execution abilities under tight deadlines
• To embrace change, manage change with a positive outlook and taking business needs as a priority
  Possess basic understanding & knowledge of general fashion ( Both Apparel & Non Apparel ) industry.
• Able to recognise apparel categories, production methods and levels of efforts during production
• Demonstrates good negotiation skills 
• Strong organisational and communication skills to facilitate and drive resolution with internal and external stakeholders
  Propose and implement guidelines & procedures to solve problems & test solutions with minimal guidance
• A passion for fashion is a must

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Identification & Evaluation:

• Plan and execute sourcing activities according to business needs, by recommending, sourcing and e-sourcing apparel and accessories suppliers, including & not limited to jewelry, bags, belt, nipple cover etc.

• Perform supplier classification and data establishment
  
  Negotiation & Contract Management:
• Responsible for the onboarding process, ensuring all proposed suppliers meet the needs of the business.
• Review supplier audits and conduct ad hoc on-ground inspections to ensure sustainability and ethical compliance standards are met.

• Proceed the contract signing and discuss with HQ about non-conformities.
  
  Cost Analysis & Budgeting:
• Map out suppliers and cost analysis in accordance with the sourcing strategy.
  
  Cross teams Collaboration:
• Set up sourcing calendar with timelines based on targeted launch, supplemented with active tracking and milestones check-in with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the HQ Sourcing and Production Team to build long-term vendor partnerships, cultivating the brand’s vendor relationships worldwide
• Cooperate with relevant departments to track the early cooperation with new suppliers, including product selection, cost structure, and delivery tracking
• Achieve sourcing objectives at an efficient level, imparting knowledge to cross-functional
• Communicate closely with relevant department to ensure seamless supply chain operations
  
  Market Research & Trend Analysis
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging materials to make informed sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with design and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with brand aesthetics and market demands.
  
  Risk management
• Proactively identify and address potential risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Review supplier audits and conduct ad hoc on-ground inspections to ensure sustainability and ethical compliance standards are met.
• Proceed the contract signing and discuss with HQ about non-conformities.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimally a Diploma in Fashion Apparel or relevant textile/clothing experience acquired in manufacturing
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the apparel industry, other experience in softline manufacturing will also be considered.
• Key Competencies include: Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Aptitude, Collaboration and Teamwork, Time Management and Prioritization, Ethical Sourcing Awareness, Supplier Relationship Management, General Manufacturing End to End Process Understanding
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Good command of written English and Mandarin Chinese & Basic spoken English is necessary.

Benefits

1. Flexible Work Arrangement

• Work from anywhere*!
• Hybrid work and adjustable hours - as long as present during our core working hours

2. Staff Wellness

• Comprehensive corporate insurance (Fully covered visits at our panel clinics, Dental coverage, Maternity reimbursement)

3. Learning and Career Development

• Learning and development (i.e. subscription plans to best-in-class resources, personal development fund etc)
• Dedicated leadership training for those of managerial responsibilities
• Friday pm off for learning

4. #TeamLB perks

• Generous staff discount off LB products
• Corporate partnerships with a variety of companies
• Employee driven peer-to-peer recognition platform to honour and celebrate everyday achievements
• Internal Referral programme