BAMKO

Main Responsibilities:

Sourcing

·  Work with the team for the company’s sourcing initiatives to find qualified suppliers worldwide.

·      Find suppliers for all BAMKO product categories, such as plastic toys, plush toys, apparel, headwear, home textiles, bags, stainless steel, glassware, silicone items, electronic items, gifts and premiums, printed goods/packaging, etc.

Product Cost/Quotation

·      Obtain product cost quotations from multiple suppliers and negotiate costs

·      Be able to quote quickly, sometimes within several hours when needed

·      Enter product cost data into Core (a BAMKO IT system), calculate delivered cost (DDP), and communicate costs to US Project Managers

·      Understand duty rates and find suppliers in countries with more favorable duty rates

Product Development and Sampling

·      Work with the US PM to develop products as required by clients

·      Work with the supplier to recommend product options

·      Obtain samples

·      Review samples and request changes if needed

·      Communicate sample status and sample quality to the US PM

·      Implement design changes requested by the client and resample when needed

·      Arrange Pre-Production and Testing Samples with the factory

Production Management

·      Communicate spec, quantity, quality and testing requirements, client expectations, and delivery timeline to the supplier and place POs to the factory

·      Request deposits to be paid to the factory from the finance team

·      Work with QC team on the QC checklist and discuss the QC checklist with the factory to ensure they understand our requirements

·      Arrange Product Testing and work with factory for proper testing samples

·      Go to the factories as needed to monitor production

·      Manage the production timeline with the factory

·      Coordinate production samples

·      Coordinate QC inspections with the factory and visit the factory periodically to assist with QC inspections and issues

·      Help to foresee risks and proactively find solutions to solve the issues during production

·      Be the primary negotiator with the factory for all issues and always keep BAMKO’s interests ahead of the factory’s interests

·      Work with the logistics team and factory to arrange the shipment to deliver on time, based on the client’s requirements

·      Ensure that all shipments have been tested, have passed QC inspection, and depart the factory per the schedule

·      Follow up with finance for balance payments to the factory

Supplier Development

·      Visit new suppliers to create a relationship and provide an analysis to BAMKO Global Sourcing management

·      Arrange third party factory audits when necessary

·      Onboard new factories, and ensure new factories agree to BAMKO’s payment terms and terms and conditions of business

·      Explain BAMKO and SGC’s legal agreements to the factories and have the factories sign the legal documents

·      Train suppliers to comply with BAMKO’s processes and procedures

·      Negotiate with suppliers to solve problems

Other Requirements

·      Be an excellent negotiator

·      Know how to effectively manage stress and resolve problems

·      Be a good communicator and highlight issues and proposed solutions to the team

·      Use the company’s internal system (Core) for daily operation of quotes, orders, and all related activities; keep the system updated on time with the most current information

·      Update Core’s time tracker daily

·      Work with multiple departments in the company to accomplish our goals

·      Be fast with quoting, communications, travel to factories, etc

·      Have flexibility to work and communicate with others in the evenings, on weekends, etc

·      Resolve customer complaints with the supplier and negotiate remedies

Qualifications：

·      Education：College Degree

·      Experience：5 years plus experience working in international trading; experience working for an American importer is preferred

·      Fluency in English is required

·      Able to use a PC, Microsoft Office, and BAMKO’s Core system (we will provide training)

·      Possess high ethical standards, avoid conflicts of interest, and abide by the company’s Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy and Code of Conduct Policy

·      Strong communication skills and good problem solver, and the ability to work under pressure

·      Have the ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously

·      Be able to travel to the factory and work from an international location when necessary