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Talent2 is about talent management for the future. Our aim is tohelp companies with their staffing needs and assist them toachieve their resourcing goals. Recently ranked number 7 onHRO Today Magazine's distinguished Global Market Leaders List;we are driven by a mission to be the world leader in RecruitmentOutsourcing. United by a passion to deliver innovative resourcingsolutions, Talent2 looking for committed individuals to join ourclient on their thrilling growth journey.

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Our Client

Our client is one of the largest US based contractmanufacturers, importers, and distributors of apparel,including men’s women’s and children’s apparel. Thecompany was founded in 1970 and is based in Columbus,Ohio. They have grown from a cottage industry to a globalforce in apparel sourcing and manufacturing. They havemanufacturing operations and joint ventures in more than adozen countries including China, Israel, Mexico, and SriLanka.

About the role

Position : Compliance Auditor

Industry : Apparel Manufacturing

Location: Hong Kong

Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:•Schedule assigned audit visit

•Conduct annual integrated compliance monitoring visit and physical audits in the factories producing company brands goods in the region.

•Responsible for the early identification of potential problems and timely resolution through the implementation of appropriate courses of action.

•Maintain pending status report to satisfactory conclusions for all pending issues.

•Ensure submission of all audit reports in a timely, accurate and complete manner.

•Communicate company brands compliance programs, policies and procedures to suppliers and factories to ensure the proper understanding and compliance of the programs, policies & procedures.

•Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements•Diploma or higher in garment technology or related field.

•At least 6 years experience in the garment field (sourcing or quality assurance) or compliance field (code of conduct).

•Extensive factory experience in the region preferred.

•Experience in non apparel products will be an added advantage

•Tenacity and persistency with good follow through skill

•Able to handle fast-paced environment and tight deadlines

•Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment

Requirements•Able to listen, question and sniff a potential problem

•Strong problem solving and decision making skills

•Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Putonghua.

•Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict

•Work independently, proactive and a self starter.

•PC Literate in Email, Words and Excel

•Extensive travelling (Mainly PRC and South East Asian countries)

About the role

Position : Compliance Specialist

Industry : Apparel Manufacturing

Location: Hong Kong

Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:•Coordinate and monitor the end-to-end Corrective Action Plan (CAP) status for all suppliers in the Far East region

•Collect and review CAP from suppliers following the Integrated Compliance Monitoring visit to ensure they are completed timely and properly.

•Follow up with the suppliers on the Corrective Action Plans status until case is closed.

•Collect, prepare and distribute relevant information and/or analysis reports to relevant parties; Conduct analysis on supplier performance in a timely and accurate manner

•Conduct ad-hoc and follow up visits to factories to ensure the CAP is properly executed

•Perform compliance related duties as assigned.

Requirements

•Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline

•2 to 4 years’ relevant experience in a sizeable organization, preferably in Garment buying office/garment industry

•Good knowledge of Code of Conduct, other Brands’ compliance requirements in the region

•Factory and manufacturing experience in the region preferred

Requirements

•Strong Communications skills and Analytical skills

•Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, Access)

•Good team player; customer orientation

•Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese/Mandarin

•Process driven; Able to attend to details

•Occasional Travel required

About the rolePosition : Strategy & Business Planning Manager Industry : Apparel ManufacturingLocation: Hong Kong

This manager position will support the Director, Strategy and Business Planning and would act as Project Manager for selected initiatives under the company operations and integration . He/ she would have opportunities working with executives from different countries and businesses to deliver initiatives that best serve our brands/customers.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project management of enterprise initiatives – assemble team, develop work plan, deploy a structured project management approach to monitor progress, resolve issues, manage stakeholders’ expectations and achieve project objectives

Market intelligence – lead research on macro-economic environment and industry trends that are important for top management’s decision making; develop regular market newsletters and topical reports for executives

Support on business analysis and strategy formulation – partner with country managers, business leaders and functional leaders to conduct competitor and business analysis, develop insights into strategic directions and develop relevant capabilities development action plans

Requirements

•College degree, business related disciplined preferred

•Minimum 4 years of work experience in the business field (experience inmanagement consulting or similar roles preferred)

•At least 1 year of project management experience (or experience managingwork streams in a leading consulting firm)

•Strong communications skills (verbal and written) in both English and Chinese

•High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

•Willing to travel occasionally (less than 10% expected)

About the rolePosition : Technologist Production (Woven & Denim)

Industry : Apparel Manufacturing

Location: Hong Kong

To ensure the smooth operation of garment production process. To work withtechnical teams for all production related issues by providing technical supporton sample approval, quality issues, production process improvement tostreamline factory operation.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•On-site factories inspection to ensure the smooth running of the production process

•Monitoring Product Development and control sample quality

•Give technical advices on the production process and give necessary comment for improvement process

•Liaise with vendors and related parties to provide technical consultation and support regarding production process

Requirements•Diploma or above in Textile or related disciplines

•10 years exp. in garment with US market, plus factory experience preferably taking up Production Manager or Sample Room Manager

•Familiar with woven, denim (bottoms)

•Pattern & washing knowledge is preferable

•Proactive person in providing advices and solutions

•Able to work Independently and detailed-minded

•Strong analytical skill and problem solving skill

•Good presentation skill and communication skill in both verbal and written English and Mandarin

•Willing to travel

Where?

Living & Working in Hong Kong

Working conditions and lifestyle :

In terms of the general Hong Kong work environment, Hong Kong is regarded as the gateway into the China market has advantages of business transparency and rule of law. Many multi-national and local companies having their head office here, with the manufacturing and back-office functions located over the border in places like Shenzhen.

Most Western executives who work in Hong Kong will notice several changes to their working environment. You will find working week is longer- 50 hours a week is not exception. Although English is usually spoken, most local staff will communicate with each other in Cantonese and there will be some cultural sensitivity to be mindful of.

Living & Working in Hong KongThe cost of living in Hong Kong is reasonably high, with housing rental or purchase being the main expense, with food and entertainment less so, and transportation surprisingly cheap. The dominant religions are Buddhism and Taoism, although there are many other religions represented in Hong Kong, including Christianity, Catholicism, and Ancestor Worship.

Hong Kong occupies a leading position in terms of telecommunications, and the infrastructure is both sophisticated and varied. Both Chinese (usually Cantonese) and English are used widely, with most official documents now printed in both, and there are a number of English language dailies in circulation, including the Asian Wall Street Journal, the Eastern Express, the Hong Kong Standard, International Herald Tribune, and the South China Morning Post.

The more popular pursuits include horse racing, golf, water sports, and various contact sports such as football and rugby. The crime rate is generally low.

Living & Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong economy: Statistics

GDP - real growth rate:5.7% (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 43 -2.8% (2009 est.) 2.2% (2008 est.)

GDP - real growth rate country ranks ] GDP - per capita:$45,600 (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 12 $43,400 (2009 est.) $44,800 (2008 est.) note: data are in 2010 US dollars

Labor force:3.7 million (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 92

Labor force country ranks ] Labor force - by occupation:manufacturing: 6.1% construction: 1.9% wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels: 42.9% financing, insurance, and real estate: 21.4% transport and communications: 7.9% community and social services: 19.7% note: above data exclude public sector (2008 est.)

Unemployment rate:4.6% (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 44 5.2% (2009 est.)

We based the above analysis from: http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/hong-kong/

Interested?

Our client offers competitive and comprehensive remuneration package with

relocation benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to email their application in a word

format to:

willie.chew@talent2.com

and or

nurul.hayati@talent2.com