Key Responsibilities:

•Sourcing & Supplier Management

~Identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturing partners (textile and plastic-based)

~Conduct factory visits and assessments

~Support product development during factory visits

~Ensure quality, pricing, and timelines align with company standards

• Social Responsibility & Compliance

~Monitor and support factory compliance with labor, safety, and environmental standards

~Collaborate with factories to implement corrective actions and sustainable practices

~Be an advocate for continuous improvement and ethical manufacturing

• Auditing & Reporting

~Conduct in-person factory audits (social, environmental, and operational)

~Provide clear, action-oriented feedback and reports

~Work closely with factory teams to resolve issues and improve systems

• Cross-Functional Communication

~Coordinate with the Thailand and Hong Kong sourcing teams

~Liaise regularly with U.S. headquarters

~Be a cultural bridge between factory teams and company expectations

Who You Are:

• A proactive problem-solver — you don't just point out problems; you work to fix them

• Personable and approachable — someone factory staff enjoy working with

• Detail-oriented but practical — you understand real-world challenges and how to solve them

• Interested in ethical manufacturing and sustainability

• Willing to learn and grow with the company

Qualifications:

• Thai citizen or permanent resident (we cannot provide visa sponsorship)

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in sourcing, compliance, or manufacturing

• Industry background in safety gear, apparel/textiles, or plastic products is a plus

• Strong understanding of factory operations, product development, and compliance

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); able to understand accents across Asia

• Comfortable working independently and traveling frequently

Work Setup:

• Hybrid: Remote when not traveling; occasional meetings in person

• Future office: Pattaya or Bangkok (2026)

• Primary factory location: Chonburi

Travel Requirements:

• Around 2 weeks/month, but may vary depending on workload

• Key travel destinations include: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India, Philippines, Pakistan