Supplier Liaison & Quality Assistant to support supply chain operations and coordinate daily communication with manufacturing partners in China.Core Roles & Responsibilities:Purchasing Administration: Create, register, and follow up on purchase orders to support accurate procurement.Partner Communication: Act as the operational point of contact for Chinese manufacturing partners, handling routine communication in Mandarin.Production Tracking: Monitor production progress, lead times, and delivery schedules to keep internal systems updated.Data & Documentation Management: Maintain supplier details, product catalogs, SKU information, and order documentation.Logistics & Inventory Support: Track inventory, shipment arrivals, and fulfillment schedules with logistics contacts.Sample Handling: Coordinate product sample shipments, including prototypes, showroom samples, and production samples.Operational Support: Support supply chain, product development, and operations teams with day-to-day administrative tasks.Core Competencies:Language Proficiency: Fluent in Mandarin for partner communication and English for internal reporting and documentation.Attention to Detail: Accurate when managing order data, inventory numbers, documentation, and schedules.Administrative Efficiency: Comfortable using administrative tools and internal systems to track production and logistics.Communication: Clear, professional, and consistent with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Reliability: Proactively follows up on routine tasks and pending operational items.