Temporary Chinese Import Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Full-time, permanent · Direct hire

Own the materials flow that keeps production moving, from overseas supplier to production floor, as the sole buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator.

• Location: San Diego, CA · On-site

• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (direct hire)

• Compensation Range: $80,000-100,000 per year

• Reports To: CEO

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours, plus 1-2 hours in the evenings for overseas supplier calls (can be done remotely)

Our client is a growing optics and precision manufacturing company where supply chain is a strategic function, not a back office. They're looking for a hands-on Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to own purchasing, materials planning, and import logistics end to end, from demand signal through production availability. You are the buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator, with direct impact on customer delivery, production throughput, and working capital.

• Build rolling demand forecasts across 700+ SKUs, managing reorder points, safety stock, and MOQ constraints

• Own all supplier relationships, primarily with manufacturers in China, negotiating pricing, lead times, and quality terms and driving supplier on-time delivery

• Issue and track all purchase orders in Acumatica ERP, expedite at-risk shipments, and keep PO and inventory data clean

• Coordinate international logistics and trade compliance, including customs clearance, HTS classification, duty payments, and programs such as Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) and duty drawback; track Section 301 and IEEPA tariff exposure

• Maintain accurate inventory across multiple warehouses, run cycle counts, and control excess, obsolete, and slow-moving exposure

• Partner with production on material availability, kit readiness, and shortage resolution so commitments are met

• Interface with quality on incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions (SCAR), and MRB/DMR disposition

• Track landed cost by SKU and drive cost reduction through negotiation, freight optimization, and alternative sourcing

• 5+ years hands-on supply chain, procurement, or materials management in a manufacturing environment (optics, electro-mechanical, precision components, or electronics preferred)

• Direct experience managing Chinese suppliers across time zones, including negotiation, lead times, tooling, and factory quality practices

• Ownership-level ERP fluency; comfortable in ERP and spreadsheets daily

• Working knowledge of international logistics and customs: HTS classification, import documentation, duty, and customs broker management

• Strong analytical and forecasting skills across demand data, lead-time variability, safety stock models, and inventory analysis

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered

• Mandarin Chinese language ability (speaking and reading)

• Supply chain certification: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD

• Experience with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), bonded warehousing, TIB, or duty drawback programs

• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) or Lean applied to supply chain processes

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and QMS-controlled procurement

• EAR/ITAR export controls or trade compliance experience in manufacturing

• Acumatica ERP experience

• Background sourcing optical components, imaging systems, or precision mechanical parts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA; life insurance; 401(k) match; PTO and sick time; paid company holidays; on-site gym and golf simulator.

The Offer Club and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The pay range shown reflects a good-faith estimate of the compensation our client reasonably expects to pay for this role. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.