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Talent2 HRO Identifying and attracting the right people for the right job
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Talent2 HROIdentifying and attracting the right
people for the right job
About Us
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.
Talent2 Locations
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Min City
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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 : Merchandising Manager
(Intimate & Outerwear)
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• Work within the division according to business objectives and strategies set down by the management.
• Head up a team of Merchandiser to manage production or offshore areas.
• Work with garment factories and fabric mills to achieve best prices.
• Work to ensure a seamless co-ordination with internal colleagues related to production and development issues.
• Regional co-ordination with other offices production in terms of piece good allocation.
• Manage and lead associates within the division to ensure compliance with job responsibilities and objectives.
• Provide day-to-day operational direction to the merchandising staff to ensure customer orders are filled and delivered on time.
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• To work with factories to ensure full c/o and labor compliance.
• Manage internal co-ordination with departments
• Monitor and ensure the quality and appropriateness of the customer’s production base to ensure the best value costing and quality of merchandise.
• Market research
• Provide updated market information to customers in respect of style, fabrics, delivery and production capacity, etc.
• Provide information on industry trends/developments that can be developed out of the Far East through attention to world trends within the industry.
• Provide information of competitors’ activities within ability to access the market.
• Monitor suppliers and the production market to update market situation.
• Attend and participate in company operational meetings.
Requirements
• With more than 10 years of working experience preferably in the garment industry
• Good communication skills with cross functional partners
• Able to provide constructive solutions and directions for manufacturer to improve fit, construction, product appearance and cost
• A strong leader to inspire, mentor and develop the technical team
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex technical problems which have impact to the business
About the role
Position : Division Merchandising Manager
(Intimate)
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
To improve business sales of the brand and maintain positive
partnership with US team and Customers. Manage the overall
development and production for the brand and align the
brand’s growth with business direction.
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• To understand, analyze & capture customer's business - their market position,
price bracket, products, merchandising & production culture and their work
approach.
• Provide operational direction to the production and merchant team to ensure
schedule is met from product development to receipt of goods by customer
• Proactively work with the fellow merchandising team, factory and technical team
to ensure quality on garments delivered
• Cultivate customer intimacy with buyers and production team at different levels.
Work on cost and margin analysis to achieve budgeted margin
• Involve in quota management - keep abreast of utilization rate, premium, and
making decision when and what quantity to purchase
• Manage raw material planning with launch mills, pad suppliers and major
components
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• Monitor the revenues and expenses within the division
• Collaborate with other supporting divisions in the company to protect company's interests
• Involve in team building and enhancement of staff qualities to meet goals set
• Initiate brainstorm meetings and discussions with team to formulate business strategy and plan
• Communicate closely with US team/ customers in kicking off manufacturing, strategy discussion, co-ordination meetings.
• Make sourcing trips to mills and factories to establish and develop and expand the base for the business
• Identify countries for material and production sourcing.
• Build up factory base in the Asia
• Develop a work strategy in Asia to cater to customer's needs
Requirements
• 7-8 years merchandising management experience in garment
• Possess knowledge of US retail market, fabric and production market and concept of garment manufacturing
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; flexible and resourceful in problem solving
• High proficiency in Chinese and English
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/
About the role
Position : Business Process Improvement Manager
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Bangalore, India
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• SAP and tech savvy Subject Matter Expertise for our Centralized Order
Management Services team in India-Bangalore
• Strong analyst who can revamp metrics on an ongoing basis to improve
measurement accuracy
• Process re-engineer expert who can perform on-ground diagnosis of inefficient
working habits, identify process inefficiencies and drives further process
streamlining (he/she must be someone experienced and credible enough to stand
up in front of business leaders to advocate changes even after project team and
SC are disbanded)
• Develop radar on best practices, proactively and continuously pursue
operations excellence
• On-ground local trainer who would drive curriculum, approach of job skills
training (vs. HR will support orientation and soft skills training) and also conduct
actual training
Requirements
• From well established Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies and have been doing that in a structured environment, so that he/she can bring best practices to the company
• Process re-engineering and operations management experience
• Strong communications skills (apart from tech and process savvy, as this is a leadership role, he/she has to earn credibility in front of production leaders, so has to be well verse and eloquent)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience on how to improve the order process in SAP platform
About the role
Position : Human Resources Manager
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Bangalore, India
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:• Primary responsibilities for human resources and ideally the position also includes responsibility for certain Finance and Logistics matter.
• Act as the HR generalist and HR business partner to the Country Manager of India
• Manage Associate Relations, Recruitment, Compensation, Performance Management and Wage & Hour administration for the office. Acts as cross-functional leader in ensuring the office is working together as a cohesive team. Manage HR budgets, and general HR administration.
• Ensure consistent administration and communication of all Human Resources Compensation and Benefit policies and procedures for the office, ensure policies and procedures are within legal compliance. Maintain strong understanding of India labor laws and industrial law regulations.
•Manage the Annual Compensation Review process for the office. Provide Compensation and Performance Management support.
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:
•Facilitate communication, including crisis and contingency planning development and execution.
•Oversee salary surveys for India region. Ensure office has accurate job descriptions and titles that are aligned with regional and global thinking.
•Manage all associate files, ensuring they are compliant with India laws, and aligned with company Brands.
•Manage the evolving talent needs in partnership with the brands and regional offices to facilitate the recruitment process in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that recruiting is operating at the highest level from a process standpoint.
•Regarding Finance responsibilities, s/he will manage month end close, including understanding variances to projections, and presenting overall monthly results to Mast HK Finance department. Ensure that financial statements and other financial reports are properly stated. Ensure that financial/accounting controls are being properly followed.
Requirements• College degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Human Resource experience ideally with Finance management exp
• Strong HR generalist background
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and personalities.
• Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates.
Living & Working in India
Indian culture has been shaped by a variety of influences ranging from Hindu philosophy to British colonization over thousands of years. More recently, spectacular economic growth and the explosion of offshore outsourcing in India have brought even greater economic and social changes to India and its population.
An international assignment to India is an exciting but challenging prospect and you will need to adapt immediately to a new set of cultural rules including different attitudes to status and hierarchy, communication styles and time management.
One of the major forces of globalization in India has been in the growth of outsourced IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) services.
Living & Working in IndiaIndia economy: Statistics
We based the above analysis from: http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/indiaeconomis/
In 2010, India’s PPP Gross Domestic Product stood at over $4 trillion, and was the fourth largest economy by volume. The services sector, backed by the IT revolution, remained the biggest contributor to the national GDP, with a contribution of 58.4%. The industry sector contributed 24.1% and the agriculture sector contributed 17.5% to the GDP.
The employment scenario was dominated by the services sector, creating 62.6% of the jobs for the 467 million workforce. The industry sector contributed 25.8% to the GDP and employed 20% of the workforce. The agriculture sector contributed 15.8% to the GDP and created 17.5% jobs (India Labor Force). The unemployment rate remained around 10% in 2010. However, rising inflation became a major concern, and measures to check it are being implemented. In 2010, the rate of inflation was around 8.6% (India Inflation Rate Change).
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
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