Supplier Liaison & Quality Assistant

Supplier Liaison &amp; Quality Assistant to support supply chain operations and coordinate daily communication with manufacturing partners in China.<br><br>Core Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<br><br>Purchasing Administration: Create, register, and follow up on purchase orders to support accurate procurement.<br><br>Partner Communication: Act as the operational point of contact for Chinese manufacturing partners, handling routine communication in Mandarin.<br><br>Production Tracking: Monitor production progress, lead times, and delivery schedules to keep internal systems updated.<br><br>Data &amp; Documentation Management: Maintain supplier details, product catalogs, SKU information, and order documentation.<br><br>Logistics &amp; Inventory Support: Track inventory, shipment arrivals, and fulfillment schedules with logistics contacts.<br><br>Sample Handling: Coordinate product sample shipments, including prototypes, showroom samples, and production samples.<br><br>Operational Support: Support supply chain, product development, and operations teams with day-to-day administrative tasks.<br><br>Core Competencies:<br><br>Language Proficiency: Fluent in Mandarin for partner communication and English for internal reporting and documentation.<br><br>Attention to Detail: Accurate when managing order data, inventory numbers, documentation, and schedules.<br><br>Administrative Efficiency: Comfortable using administrative tools and internal systems to track production and logistics.<br><br>Communication: Clear, professional, and consistent with suppliers and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Reliability: Proactively follows up on routine tasks and pending operational items.