2. About Us
Talent2 is about talent management for the future. Our aim is to
help companies with their staffing needs and assist them to
achieve their resourcing goals. Recently ranked number 7 on
HRO Today Magazine's distinguished Global Market Leaders List;
we are driven by a mission to be the world leader in Recruitment
Outsourcing. United by a passion to deliver innovative resourcing
solutions, Talent2 looking for committed individuals to join our
client on their thrilling growth journey.
3. Talent2 Locations
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Perth Brisbane
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4. Our Client
Our client is one of the largest US based contract
manufacturers, importers, and distributors of apparel,
including men’s women’s and children’s apparel. The
company was founded in 1970 and is based in Columbus,
Ohio. They have grown from a cottage industry to a global
force in apparel sourcing and manufacturing. They have
manufacturing operations and joint ventures in more than a
dozen countries including China, Israel, Mexico, and Sri
Lanka.
5. About the role
Position : Compliance Auditor
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
6. Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•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.
7. 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
8. 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)
9. About the role
Position : Compliance Specialist
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
10. Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•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.
11. 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
12. 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
13. About the role
Position : Strategy & Business Planning Manager
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: 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.
14. 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
15. Requirements
•College degree, business related disciplined preferred
•Minimum 4 years of work experience in the business field (experience in
management consulting or similar roles preferred)
•At least 1 year of project management experience (or experience managing
work 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)
16. About the role
Position : Technologist Production (Woven & Denim)
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
To ensure the smooth operation of garment production process. To work with
technical teams for all production related issues by providing technical support
on sample approval, quality issues, production process improvement to
streamline factory operation.
17. 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
18. 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
20. 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.
21. Living & Working in Hong Kong
The 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.
22. Living & Working in Hong Kong
Hong Kong economy: Statistics
Labor force:
3.7 million (2009 est.)
GDP - real growth rate: country comparison to the world: 92
5.7% (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 43 -2.8% Labor force country ranks ] Labor force
(2009 est.) 2.2% (2008 est.) - by occupation:
manufacturing: 6.1%
GDP - real growth rate country ranks ] GDP - per construction: 1.9%
capita: wholesale and retail trade, restaurants,
$45,600 (2010 est.) and hotels: 42.9%
country comparison to the world: 12 $43,400 financing, insurance, and real estate:
(2009 est.) $44,800 (2008 est.) 21.4%
note: data are in 2010 US dollars transport and communications: 7.9%
Unemployment rate: community and social services: 19.7%
4.6% (2010 est.) note: above data exclude public sector
country comparison to the world: 44 5.2% (2009 (2008 est.)
est.)
We based the above analysis from: http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/hong-kong/
23. 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
