Retail Buyer
Fresh Prints
Date: 4 days ago
City: Remote
Contract type: Full time
Remote

Be a crucial member of the ops team supporting Fresh Prints' supply chain in the US (Permanent WFH)
Fresh Prints is an NYC-based custom apparel company, growing 60% Y/Y. You'll join a team driving the growth of our $40 million business by strengthening and expanding our global supply chain.
We're looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented Sourcing & Logistics Specialist to help build a reliable network of garment manufacturers and suppliers in China and other key sourcing regions. At Fresh Prints, we work with 100+ printers across the U.S. and source high-quality apparel from suppliers worldwide. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of supplier acquisition, production management, and logistics coordination, ensuring seamless sourcing, quality control, and timely delivery of products from China and emerging supply markets to the U.S.
You'll work directly with suppliers, freight forwarders, and inspection agencies, negotiating costs, managing supplier relationships, overseeing production, and ensuring on-time shipments. You'll need to build strong vendor partnerships, explore new sourcing opportunities, and proactively troubleshoot supply chain challenges. When production delays, quality concerns, or logistical hurdles arise, you'll collaborate closely with Fresh Prints' Operations, Supplier Acquisition, and Shipping teams to drive solutions.
As Fresh Prints scales, so will your impact. You'll have the opportunity to optimize supplier networks, explore new markets, and enhance operational efficiency, playing a key role in shaping our global sourcing strategy. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving complex challenges in international trade, we'd love to have you on board.
Responsibilities
Location of Residence: Must be residing in China
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM China Standard Time (should be open to work timing flexibility based on team's requirements)
Salary Range: $1000 - $1400 per month, depending on experience
Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity; actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.
Fresh Prints is an NYC-based custom apparel company, growing 60% Y/Y. You'll join a team driving the growth of our $40 million business by strengthening and expanding our global supply chain.
We're looking for a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented Sourcing & Logistics Specialist to help build a reliable network of garment manufacturers and suppliers in China and other key sourcing regions. At Fresh Prints, we work with 100+ printers across the U.S. and source high-quality apparel from suppliers worldwide. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of supplier acquisition, production management, and logistics coordination, ensuring seamless sourcing, quality control, and timely delivery of products from China and emerging supply markets to the U.S.
You'll work directly with suppliers, freight forwarders, and inspection agencies, negotiating costs, managing supplier relationships, overseeing production, and ensuring on-time shipments. You'll need to build strong vendor partnerships, explore new sourcing opportunities, and proactively troubleshoot supply chain challenges. When production delays, quality concerns, or logistical hurdles arise, you'll collaborate closely with Fresh Prints' Operations, Supplier Acquisition, and Shipping teams to drive solutions.
As Fresh Prints scales, so will your impact. You'll have the opportunity to optimize supplier networks, explore new markets, and enhance operational efficiency, playing a key role in shaping our global sourcing strategy. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving complex challenges in international trade, we'd love to have you on board.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing & Vendor Management – Identify, evaluate, and onboard garment manufacturers and suppliers for apparel and promotional goods within budget and target price, ensuring a diverse and reliable supply chain.
- Price & Lead-Time Negotiation – Strategically negotiate pricing, lead times, and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
- Product Development & Sampling – Oversee product development, sampling, and costing operations, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure product quality and feasibility.
- Production & Order Management – Supervise production processes, monitor supplier performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless order execution from placement to delivery.
- Logistics & Shipment Coordination – Manage shipment pickup, consolidation, tracking, and communication, ensuring smooth logistics from China to the U.S.
- Quality Control & Inspection – Coordinate product inspections with third-party agencies, conduct spot checks at vendor warehouses, and address production concerns proactively.
- Supplier Performance & Capacity Planning – Continuously assess vendor capabilities, manage capacity, and optimize supplier allocation to align with business needs.
- Market Research & Sourcing Strategy – Analyze local and international markets to identify sourcing opportunities, evaluate alternative supplier bases, and support global sourcing strategies.
- Factory Audits & Compliance – Conduct physical factory visits, audits, and vendor assessments to ensure compliance with quality, social, and ethical standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication – Establish strong communication channels with internal teams, designers, and suppliers to ensure alignment on production, timelines, and business goals.
- Bachelor's degree or above
- 3+ years working knowledge of the apparel industry, covering management, merchandising, and manufacturing.
- Experience in strategic vendor management, especially with Asian vendors, and managing global suppliers
- Fluent in conversation, written and comprehension of English and Chinese language
- Understanding of buying office, manufacturing principles, materials, production process, U.S. customs and International logistics and trade with hands-on approach
- Excellent negotiation and organizational abilities
- Ability to balance sourcing requirements with technical and commercial business needs
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Self-directed with strong business acumen, capable of driving solutions
Location of Residence: Must be residing in China
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM China Standard Time (should be open to work timing flexibility based on team's requirements)
Salary Range: $1000 - $1400 per month, depending on experience
Fresh Prints is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes diversity; actively encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities to apply.
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