Sourcing & Production Lead | Chinese Speaking (US-Based)

About Trafilea

Trafilea is a dynamic and innovative Tech E-commerce Group that operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands in the intimate apparel and beauty sectors, with a focus on using data-driven strategies to scale their businesses. In addition to our products, we have our own online community dedicated to promoting body positivity. As a rapidly growing global player, Trafilea is committed to creating high-quality products and services that enhance the customer experience and drive long-term growth.

Operations @ Trafilea. At Trafilea, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe in investing in our people and providing them with the support and development opportunities they need to grow both personally and professionally. With our remote-first approach, you'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, surrounded by a diverse and talented team that spans the globe.

We are looking for a Sourcing & Production Lead to strengthen vendor partnerships, streamline production terms, and drive operational excellence across apparel categories by managing negotiations, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient and consistent sourcing and production processes..

Responsibilities:

Manage vendor commercial terms (MOQ, FOB, lead time, payments).

Track and validate production, QC reports, and certifications.

Maintain up-to-date vendor documentation and negotiation records.

Coordinate and monitor factory allocation, performance KPIs, and compliance.

Support cost benchmarking, quote comparison, and negotiation prep.

Oversee product development alignment with PD and QA teams.

Implement WIP (Work-in-Progress) tracking and performance dashboards.

Drive sourcing efficiency, data visibility, and risk assessment improvements.

Ensure on-time, quality delivery across factories and vendors.

Support IPO readiness through compliance and certification management.

Must have

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken & written).

• Minimum 3+ years in vendor management, sourcing coordination, or production support (Apparel/Beauty preferred).

• Strong understanding of vendor negotiation, costing, and supply chain timelines.

• Excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Excel, dashboards, and cost analysis tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration (PD, QA, Operations).

• Knowledge of vendor compliance and onboarding.

• Exposure to Factory Allocation and Vendor Performance Management systems.

• Proven ability to identify and solve operational inefficiencies.

What we offer:

Collaborate with world-class talents in a data-driven, dynamic, and energetic work environment.

Opportunity to grow and develop both professionally and personally.

Safe space to be who you truly are, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Openness to new ideas and initiatives.

Great benefits package including remote work, 15 working days of paid holidays, Learning subsidy, and more!

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