International Sourcing Specialist - Portland, OR
Posted by Kinco on 01/06/2020
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Sourcing
Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods
State: OR
City: Portland
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
At Kinco, we love what we do and show up every day because we’re excited about the place we do it. We are a company that is willing to roll up our sleeves and do what needs to be done. We believe that details matter. We challenge ourselves to be creative and resourceful, always working toward improving our products, processes and services.
If this feels like a company that aligns with your outlook and values, please keep reading.
Your Toolbox
= Organized and detail oriented.
= Analytical – Processes complex and diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
= Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
= Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.
= Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
= Education – Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from Four-year college or technical school; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
= Computer skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation Software (PowerPoint).
= External Working Relationships – Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
= Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
= Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
= Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Analyzes market and competition and adapts strategy to changing conditions.
= Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.
= Bilingual is a plus.
Your Position
As part of our Purchasing/Sourcing team, you are primarily responsible for working with existing factories and sourcing new factories in Asian countries to manage overall capacity and quality by performing the following duties.
Your core duties and responsibilities include the following:
Responsible for sourcing new factories and initiating trial and onboarding processes.
Performs regular physical production inspections to ensure quality consistently meets standards.
Handles production defects with vendor and internal Kinco team.
Communicates with factories on a frequent basis regarding issues/concerns/special requests/questions.
Helps to expedite production with the factories and relays updated schedules to the Kinco logistics team.
Fosters Kinco’s relationship with each factory to build trust and rapport.
Ensures factory understands and implements all new or revised product requests and oversees early production.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time (India, China, potentially other countries as needed).
Kinco headquarters is in Portland, Oregon and preferred candidates will work in office.
Life at Kinco®
Kinco® is a second-generation family owned business which manufactures and sells quality lined, unlined, cut resistant, coated, and disposable gloves. And, yes, we know – gloves may not be the most glamorous product on the market – but they are honest, straight-forward, and hardworking. Just like us. We at Kinco® are a dedicated and passionate group that strive to not only maintain quality and innovation in our gloves, but to provide the best possible customer experience in the industry.
We have a strong commitment to treating our employees, manufacturers, and customers as our extended family and stand behind them 100%. We push ourselves to deliver a great value to our customers in both product and service. To do this successfully, we not only rely on our employees to follow the company’s core values, but also for both our manufacturers and customers to carry out the same strong integrity – whether it’s deciding on where to buy raw material or where our products are being sold. It is essential to Kinco® that every relationship throughout the spectrum of our business is a partnership where all parties have a clear understanding of who we are and what we represent.
As evidence of this commitment, our full-time employees enjoy paid health insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, commuter bus passes, continual education through ongoing off-site trainings and you-pick classes, discounts to retailers, tickets to local sporting events, and paid volunteer opportunities.
Salary commensurate with experience and education.
How to Apply
Kinco, LLC (Kinco®) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
