📱 About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just that. We have consistently built our in-house expertise and spent millions in research and development on our relentless pursuit to make the best products possible.

Over the past 10 years, we have focused on pushing the performance of products
and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high-quality Mous products rather than making cheap products for Amazons algorithm. All with the aspiration that we can raise the standards of the industry and provide
people with better products.

We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

👨‍💻 About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Sourcing Coordinator (Soft Goods Specialist) to join our team in Dongguan, China. This role will focus primarily on soft goods sourcing (bags, luggage, textiles, and accessories) and support across adjacent categories where needed. You’ll be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers across Asia, with a focus on cost-down opportunities, quality, and speed to market.

About You

You’ll work closely with our Sourcing Manager (Ben Tyler), NPD, Engineering, and Quality teams. You’ll be hands-on with suppliers in China and Southeast Asia, running sourcing projects, supporting cost-down exercises, and conducting supplier audits.

We’re looking for someone with proven soft goods sourcing experience who can contribute independently, not just execute tasks - someone who can spot risks and opportunities, and add value by helping us scale this category efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Source and evaluate suppliers for bags, backpacks, luggage, and textiles.
• Maintain a pool of qualified vendors aligned to Mous’ cost, quality, and delivery needs.
• Support supplier diversification into Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, and other regions.

Cost-Down & Engineering Collaboration

• Work with engineering/product teams to break down BOMs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Advise on material options, QC requirements, and design-for-manufacture improvements.

Audit & Compliance

• Conduct supplier audits (performance, capability, compliance).
• Collect and verify certifications, business licenses, and ethical compliance records.

Supplier Performance Management

• Support supplier scorecards, track KPIs, and flag risks in delivery, quality, or cost.
• Document findings and improvement plans in clear, actionable reports.

Administration & Reporting

• Manage RFQs, quotes, NDAs, and tech pack distribution.
• Maintain accurate supplier records in Wrike/Excel.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership review.
• Assist with system and process improvements.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Ability to deliver sourcing projects on time with minimal oversight.
• Clear cost-down impact on soft goods BOMs.
• Quality of supplier audits and reporting.
• Strong internal feedback from Engineering, NPD, and Quality teams.
• Progression toward taking ownership of the soft goods category.

Skills Requirements

Hard Skills

• 3–5 years of sourcing experience, must include soft goods (bags, backpacks, textiles, luggage).
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, and QC standards within soft goods.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Proven ability to work with engineering teams to analyse BOMs and identify cost-down opportunities.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (written & spoken).
• Advanced Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills.
• Property management software, e.g., Wrike, Trello, Asana etc.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Soft Skills

Strong project management, time management, and multitasking.

• Proactive and analytical, able to problem-solve independently.
• Strong communicator with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience sourcing in China and across SEA.
• Familiarity with ERP/sourcing platforms.
• Knowledge of sustainability or ethical sourcing principles.

🎉🎉 About Our Offer

We work fully on-site in our custom Dongguan office so that we can retain the collaborative and vibrant Mous culture that people love. Here's some more information about working at Mous:

Long-Term Benefits:

Loyalty and commitment are greatly valued at Mous. We reward this with one month of paid leave after 5 years of service, as a token of our appreciation for your dedication.

Competitive Compensation:

We offer a competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.

Dynamic Work Culture:

Mous has a fun yet focused work culture. Join a team of friendly professionals committed to fostering a high-performance, data-driven environment. Here, innovation thrives, and teamwork is paramount.

Growth and Development Opportunities:

At Mous, we encourage you to dream big, work diligently, and actively make things happen. We support radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm.

Professional Development Perks:

Professional growth is a priority at Mous. We run regular 'Mousterclasses' where teams share their expertise across the business.

Seamless Remote Collaboration:

Working with Mous means you're an integral part of the team, no matter where in the world you are. We've streamlined communication between our global teams for efficient collaboration, ensuring you're a key participant in weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities (Pictionary, anyone?!).

🐭 About Our Values

We have established 3 core values, which inform and enhance the way we work. We expect anyone joining the business to embrace these values as essential parts of Mous life, and we’re looking for people who will build upon them in fresh and inspiring ways.

• Get Results

By comprehending our business plan, each person can ensure that they are taking accountability for their contribution towards it. We value strategic prioritisation, ensuring that everyone is enabled to deliver their best work. We also champion traits such as innovation, grit and resilience – we think differently and aren’t afraid to fail.

• Work Together

We value collaboration highly, recognising that there’s a lot to be learned from each other, and are always prepared to listen. We encourage regular peer feedback, readily praising great work as well as challenging one another candidly. We like to celebrate what makes us both unique and united, committing to regular IDEA initiatives and finding opportunities to support our local communities.

• Enjoy The Ride

We invite everyone at Mous to grab new opportunities and find ways to make each role their own. Things can change fast in an unpredictable industry like ours, so we always want to stay agile. And of course, we don’t just work hard – we also like to let our hair down and enjoy the more social aspects of being part of our brilliant team!

🌈 About Our Commitment
Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.
As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand (and take very seriously) our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we've placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we're proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions, and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.