Supply Chain Executive with Fluency in Chinese language BORLAUG LIFESCIENCE GENERAL TRADING FZE

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate lead times to achieve optimal cost efficiency.

• Conduct factory visits and supplier audits to ensure compliance with company and international regulatory standards as well as maintaining the audit reports.

• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships to ensure product consistency and reliability.

2. Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Oversee pre-shipment quality and packaging inspections of each batch. Alongside you there will be other team members to support in the product inspections.

• Coordinate with Suppliers about the packaging material arrival dates, production schedule and expecting loading dates for pre-shipment inspection planning.

• Collect routine product inspection lab reports and share with the overseas team

• Coordinate and identify third-party labs for additional independent testing when required.

• Maintain quality documentation, inspection reports and ensure adherence to importing country regulations and importer standards。

• Follow up with the overseas team to collect feedback sheets and claim sheets in case any issues are detected in the goods after arrival.

• Document and resolve any quality deviations and coordinate corrective actions with manufacturers for further avoidance.

3. Documentation & Logistics

• Verify all export documentation (invoice, packing list, COC, COA, MSDS, test reports, B/L, etc.) upon requirement.

• Coordinate with freight forwarders in case of FOB shipments for freight booking, timely and compliant shipments.

• Track shipments and update the overseas team on loading status and deviations.

4. Data Collection

• Support the overseas development team based on their requirements by collecting the data below and sharing them:

• New formulations, packaging, product types and labeling information in China

• Chinese custom export data for Supplier identification

• New and existing product registration data in China

• Alternative/new product recommendations from Suppliers.

• Product Samples and manuals for application

• Lab reports for formulation optimization

• Attending industry events like conferences, exhibitions like CAC, ACE etc. to stay up to date with industry trends and new developments.

• Send potential product samples with manuals, field application videos and methods, COC, COA from suppliers to the Import market teams for new/alternative product development.

• Collect documents from Suppliers/Manufacturers/Certified labs in China and send to the overseas team for product registration purposes.

5. Reporting & Communication

• Maintain updated supply and inspection reports in an organized format for analysis, comparison, and coordination.

• Submit regular status reports, supplier performance reviews, and cost summaries as per the company requirements.

• Maintain structured records of samples and purchase orders.

• Be active and dynamic in resolving issues and streamlining all communication with the relevant vendors and authorities.

• Communicate effectively with the overseas team ensuring timely updates and clarity on all active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pesticide/agrochemical supply and export documentation from China.

• Strong understanding of Chinese pesticide export documentation and export logistics.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English and Mandarin with experience in working with international buyers or trading companies.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical and ability to work independently with integrity.

• Ability to travel across China for supplier visits, inspections and audits when required.

• Willingness to travel to import markets to meet the overseas teams and evaluate product performance and market feedback.

• Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail about product compliance, standards, product and packaging specifications and shipment instructions for all orders.

• Willingness to take feedback from the overseas teams and improve accordingly.