End-to-end Sourcing Service
As an end to end sourcing office service provider for global bands, Seashell has the overall responsibility for the whole supply chain for assigned business area. Identify and develop the supply base within the category to meet expectations regarding product assortment,price development,Legal and regulatory requirements,quality control, corporation social responsibility, and the on-time delivery.
Under this type of cooperation, we work close together with headquarter as internal team. The performance could be evaluated through KPI which are linked to the company's overall business goals.
End to end sourcing service including below parts :
Part A - Supplier Base Developing
● Implements sourcing strategies per category in the China & Asia/Pacific region. Keep high transparency on supplier sourcing and selection.
● Identifying and developing suppliers that meet the bands’ long term expectations regarding assortment needs, price development, Test requirement, quality control system and corporation social responsibility.
● Implement supplier agreements/manual/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders & suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms
● Supplier core competence evaluation and competitive positioning using industry cost benchmarks.
● Be aware of market trends and conditions that affect suppliers, cost of goods, material Production, deliveries and communicate this to colleagues at the headquarters.
● Supplier performance monitor and analysis, draft supplier improvement plan and follow up, Plan, implement efficient and cost-effective sourcing flow.
● Maintain strong business relationships with vendors for product development and production.
Part B - Range & Cost Developing
● With the info provided from headquarter, Seashell can be the leader for develop projects independently and deliver results that benefit the company's overall goals.
● Ensure that defined commodity sourcing targets are tracked and achieved on time.
● Understanding the products and industry and keep high sensitivities to find best product ideas, business deal for the brand.
● Keep high transparency on product offering, cost developing with headquarter.
● Make sure all supplier fulfills and understand the brand product specification and quality requirements.
● Ensure that all products, packing, labeling, and safety meet the requirements of applicable legislation.
Part C - Sample Management & Order Follow up :
● Coordinate sample arrangement between headquarter and suppliers.
● Arrange sample submission to Category Manager for approval
● Check samples quality together with quality engineers.
● Manage pre-production samples, shipping samples etc. with clear label
● Follow up orders with vendors and internal parties to ensure that the brands requirements are met and on-time delivery.
● Review purchase orders, artwork, and packaging.
● Communicate requirements to factories and follow up.
● Monitor production status.
● Handling documents with different internal and external teammates such as testing report, inspection booking, container loading, and shipping.
● Maintain strong business relationships through regular contacts with factories.
● Other task assigned based on the business needs.
Seashell, Full Circle supplier Chain Knowledge
As a professional sourcing organization, Seashell own the rich experience of running global brands or retailers’ Asia buying office. We are passionate to lead and develop talent for accelerating personal growth. Strong ability to build, develop, coach and motivate the Sourcing teams with product category expertise and the product life cycle management including but not limited to product development brief, Request for Proposal, category costing bids, manufacturing and on-time delivery.
Seashell, End-to-End Sourcing Activities Strength
Monitor and streamline the sourcing procedures and policies, ensuring the overall sourcing and product development projects achieve operational efficiency.
Leverage an Asia based vendor structure to well understand the sourcing needs of European Product Development and purchase teams.
Keep abreast of latest market trend and update market information to share with management, sourcing and product development teams.
Identify opportunities to streamline sourcing process and enhance product specification for price negotiation, cost reduction initiatives and high quality of products. Responsible for cost and commercial claim negotiation.
Process and analyze data. Monitor the project status of assigned product categories to ensure on-time delivery.
Identification and development of potential vendors as well as maintaining a relationship with existing vendors to ensure they meet all requirements and drive vendor performance.
Strengthen performance of vendors and ensure on time delivery to strive for achieving the company’s objectives.
Oversee identification of products to be developed independently in conjunction with buyers and product design. Liaise with other departments including quality and external vendors.
