Sourcing & Operations Director (French Speaking)

GiFi Ningbo Trading Company

Ningbo Zhejiang, China

About Company:

Founded in 1981, GIFI has become one of the retail brand leader of the first-price home products in France. We have continuously expanded and opened more than 500 stores in France, Spain, Belgium, Africa and other territories. We acquired a stake in the Belgian Group TRAFIC. Our products are diversified including Electric-Drug-Beauty, Personal Care-Toys, Indoor Deco-Textile, Home Orga-Furniture, Kitchenware, Winter-Party, and Summer, etc.
To cope with our rapid expansion in Asia, our subsidiary, Ningbo GiFi Trading Co., Ltd are looking for highly motivated talent to join our family.

Job Profile:

Sourcing & Operations Director （French Speaking）
Location: Ningbo, China
Industry: European Retail – Hardgoods Category
Annual Salary: RMB800,000 - RMB1.2Million
About the Role
An exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned Sourcing & Operations Director to join the sourcing office of a rapidly expanding European retail group in Ningbo, China. This position will oversee and drive sourcing, supply chain, and operational excellence across Asia, while leading a sizeable team of merchandisers, sourcing professionals, and support functions.

Job Details:

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities
As the Sourcing & Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the sourcing and operational strategy for the hardgoods category. You will report to the regional management based in Hong Kong and serve as a strategic partner across the supply chain.
• Lead and manage end-to-end operations, including sourcing, order follow-up, Quality and Packaging, ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with the group’s long-term goals, focusing on cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Optimize and manage vendor relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and maintaining a healthy supplier portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and KPIs to enhance efficiency, speed to market, and quality.
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Serve as the Hub Lead for the Ningbo office, representing the company’s values and ensuring alignment with group-wide objectives.

Why Join Us ?

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including visa sponsorship and relocation support for qualified candidates.
• A flexible and dynamic work culture that values innovation and initiative.
• Opportunity to be part of a European retail group with global ambitions.
• Attractive career development and leadership growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

Job Requirement :
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or a relevant discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or trading, preferably in the hard goods or consumer goods category.
• Proven leadership experience managing mid-to-large teams in an international environment.
• Fluent in English and French is a Must; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an agile, hands-on, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, multitask, and lead in a fast-paced environment.

Benefit:

15-20 days Annual Leave
Training
Allowance

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