Manager, Supplier Management

Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground console, launched in December 2023, uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Nex Playground games range from original sports and fitness titles, to educational games and titles in collaboration with Hasbro and Sesame Workshop, Universal Dreamworks, Mattel, Paramount, and more.

Since its founding, Nex has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has been awarded the prestigious Apple Design Award.  Nex Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, highlighting the company’s firm stance on privacy and safety for kids and families.  To learn more, visit https://www.nex.inc or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.

Location: Hong Kong
Type: Full Time
Reports to: Sr Director, Supply Chain & Fulfillment (US-Based)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day communication with manufacturing partners of the entire value chain
• Manage the execution of the manufacturing delivery plan to ensure on-schedule delivery of finished goods that meet established quality standards
• Track and escalate any delivery or material shortages risks; plan and execute mitigation actions to reduce such risks
• Partner with the Product Management, New Products team to evaluate and source new suppliers
• Track the execution of quality assurance plan and escalate any quality risks

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and sourcing for consumer electronics/electronics equipment and consumer soft goods
• Proven track record in managing mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam based suppliers
• Bachelor degree holder in fields related to manufacturing, operations or supply chain
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Professional fluency in English
• Valid PRC driver license (C1)
• Frequent travel to mainland China (multiple days per week during peak season) and SE Asia
• Ability to work effectively across different time zones, demonstrating flexibility to attend daily meetings or collaborate with global teams during their working hours
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in multinational corporation environment
• Good practical knowledge of mainland Chinese working culture; ability to work collaboratively with mainland suppliers at all levels
• Work well with designers with high aesthetic standards
• Passion in sports and gaming

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.

We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!