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Hire Supply Chain & Logistics Talent in China

PIO coordinates a confirmed China EOR arrangement so you can bring on a supply chain or logistics hire in China without setting up your own entity. Share the work city and target start date, and PIO confirms availability for that specific hire, then coordinates the contract and payroll.

Best for: Companies moving goods out of China who need someone local to coordinate freight forwarders, warehousing and delivery schedules.
Work pattern: Often based in a port city or logistics hub, coordinating closely with your sourcing team and outside freight partners.
Compensation inputs: Base salary, any bonus tied to on-time delivery or cost targets, and an allowance for site or port visits.

What to plan for

Practical points to line up before you hire your Supply Chain & Logistics in China.

Freight forwarder relationship

Decide whether your hire selects and manages freight forwarders directly, or works from a shortlist your company approves.

Inventory visibility

Agree on what warehouse and shipment data your hire reports back, and how often, so planning outside China stays accurate.

Port or hub placement

Confirm the work city matches where your goods actually move through, since logistics coordination works best close to the freight.

Peak-season staffing

Plan ahead for seasonal volume spikes, since freight and warehouse capacity in China can tighten around major shipping periods.

Where this fits — and where it doesn't

What PIO's China EOR covers for a Supply Chain & Logistics hire — and what stays with you.

Once availability is confirmed for this specific role, city and hire, PIO coordinates the China EOR arrangement covering your supply chain or logistics hire — contract, payroll, tax and leave. PIO doesn't manage your freight forwarders, customs brokers or carrier contracts, and isn't the customs entity of record for your shipments — those relationships and responsibilities stay with your company.

China employment baseline

The same four national rules apply to every hire. What's confirmed per hire is the work city's registration steps and contribution parameters.

Individual income tax
Monthly withholding from wages, with an annual reconciliation.
Labor contract
A written contract is required once employment begins.
Social insurance & leave
National participation rules apply everywhere; statutory paid annual leave scales from 5 to 15 days by tenure.
Termination
Follows national labor-contract law; closeout steps can vary by work city.

Local registration steps and contribution parameters are confirmed for the employee's actual work city.

4 official sources

Practical guidance is grounded in these official references, but local law and public requirements can change and should be reconfirmed. Your PIO contract and quote govern only PIO's service scope, terms and fees.

Individual Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China (Opens in a new tab)State Taxation Administration
Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China (Opens in a new tab)State Administration for Market Regulation
Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China (Opens in a new tab)State Administration for Market Regulation
Regulation on Paid Annual Leave for Employees (State Council Order No. 514) (Opens in a new tab)State Council of the People's Republic of China

How it works

A straightforward path from sign-up to your employee's first day.

Step 1
Share the hire
Tell us the role, the work city and your target start date.
Step 2
We confirm the arrangement
PIO confirms what's available for that specific hire, then coordinates the contract and payroll setup.
Step 3
Your employee starts
You manage day-to-day work; PIO helps coordinate ongoing payroll, tax and leave administration.

Frequently asked questions

Does PIO manage our freight forwarders or customs brokers?

No. PIO coordinates the employment arrangement for your logistics hire, who can work day to day with the freight forwarders and customs brokers your company chooses — but those vendor relationships and customs responsibility stay with your company.

Can a logistics hire be based in a different port city than our other China staff?

Yes. Each hire's arrangement is confirmed for their own work city, so your logistics hire can be based wherever your goods actually move, independent of where other roles are located.

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Ready to hire your Supply Chain & Logistics?

Share the role, work city and target start date for your Supply Chain & Logistics hire — PIO confirms the arrangement, then coordinates the contract, payroll and leave around it.