Purchasing Representative; Vietnam

Company: SMT Industrial Supply Inc.

Location of Work:
Barrie or Orillia, Ontario

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

NOC Code: 13201 – Purchasing agents and officers

Number of Positions: 1

Hours per Week: 40

Wage: CAD $23.00 hour (commensurate with experience)

Language(s):
English and Vietnamese (Vietnamese is a must)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

SMT Industrial Supply is a well-established sales and distribution company with over 22 years of experience providing industrial and commercial products to clients across North America and internationally. We are expanding our operations and are seeking a skilled Administrative & Production Coordinator to join our growing team in Ontario. This role will focus on sourcing, purchasing, and facilitating textile and garment production from Vietnam while managing related logistics and prototype manufacturing and documentation from our Ontario facility.

The Administrative & Production Facilitator will play a key role in our purchasing, production, and product development processes. The successful candidate will coordinate with overseas suppliers in Vietnam, manage logistics and shipping documentation, and ensure efficient communication between our manufacturing partners in Vietnam and our operations in Canada. In addition to coordination duties, this individual will take a hands‑on role in creating and developing product prototypes, assisting in the testing and refinement of new textile and garment products.

• Source and communicate with textile and garment manufacturers in Vietnam.
• Coordinate purchasing orders, production schedules, and quality control processes.
• Assist in the creation of product prototypes, including sample development and testing.
• Oversee shipping logistics, import documentation, and supplier compliance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and production records.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and local warehousing partners.
• Support management in identifying new sourcing opportunities and optimizing costs.
• Perform general administrative duties related to purchasing and production coordination.

• Fluent proficiency in Vietnamese (required) and English (spoken and written).
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in textile or garment manufacturing, production, or sourcing.
• Hands on garment manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of international purchasing, logistics, and shipping documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and basic ERP or inventory systems.

• Previous experience coordinating between North American buyers and Asian manufacturers.
• Knowledge of import/export documentation and customs requirements.
• Knowledge of ESD is an asset.

Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.

Opportunities for career growth within a stable and reputable company.

Supportive work environment and long‑term employment potential.

Office‑based in Barrie or Orillia, Ontario.

Occasional travel to trade shows or supplier meetings may be required.

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter (in English) to  the subject line: "Administrative & Production Coordinator – SMT Industrial Supply".