Operations Manager UK (Chinese speaking)

COROS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid vacation

Private health insurance after prob.

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

COROS seeks a UK Operations Manager to oversee UK logistics, 3PL partnerships, and warehouse operations, working closely with global teams to align processes with business goals.

The role requires strong project management, 5+ years in UK operations, and Mandarin Chinese fluency. Location is onsite with hybrid flexibility, near Skipton extending to Manchester; salary starts at £44,000 with potential bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, order fulfillment, or supply chain within the UK market.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Business English and Mandarin Chinese to coordinate with HQ in China.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2B order processing from creation to fulfillment to ensure timely and secure deliveries.
• Lead the implementation of 3PL partnerships for UK warehouses and integrate processes.
• Continuously improve UK logistics and warehouse operations, monitor performance and reduce costs.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations including inbound/outbound shipments and inventory management.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges such as discrepancies and delays, communicating with stakeholders.
• Analyze logistics data to identify improvements and collaborate with Sales, CS, and Supply Chain, plus HQs.
• Provide data insights and reports on UK logistics and warehouse performance for decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Operations & Return Specialist UK.

Skills

Project management

UK logistics

Cross-team collaboration

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

Job description

We are a sports technology company dedicated to developing the best training solutions for athletes worldwide. Our mission is to leverage technology to solve the challenges athletes and sports enthusiasts face, helping them train smarter and perform at their best. Our aim is to deliver the best product while staying approachable, customer-focused, and ensuring that customer feedback directly shapes our innovation.

Our team spans across the globe. Our hardware and product engineering power comes from our headquarters in China, whereas our local teams in North America and Europe run marketing, sales, operations, and customer support to stay firmly connected in the local communities we serve. We are a team of doers, creative heads, sports lovers, and curious learners who thrive on ownership, trust, flexibility and team spirit.

ABOUT THE POSITION

COROS is growing its team and looking for a UK Operations Manager based in the UK. This individual contributor position plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient and high-quality operational support for our global team. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, hands-on experience in UK logistics, the ability to collaborate across international teams and timezones and will speak Madarin Chinese fluently.

YOUR PLAYGROUND

• Manage 2B order processing from creation to fulfillment to ensure timely and secure deliveries, and be the main in-house contact point for our 2B customers.
• Manage the implementation of third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships for warehouses within the UK, including process integration.
• Continuously improve UK logistics and warehouse operations by monitoring performance and refining processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound shipments and inventory management.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges such as inventory discrepancies and shipping delays, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
• Analyze logistics and operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teams such as sales, customer service, and supply chain teams as well as our Chinese headquarter and global business headquarter in the USA to align operations with business needs.
• Provide data insights and reports on UK logistics and warehouse performance to support decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop our Operations & Return Specialist UK.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE STARTING LINE

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in operations, order fulfillment, or supply chain within the UK market, ideally in a fast-paced environment, including experience with 3PL partnerships for warehouses.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field preferred.
• Key competencies: Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to solve complex operational challenges independently and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Operational skills: Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of translating operational data into practical process improvements.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Language: Fluency in Business English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) to support close communication with our headquarters in China.
• Brand fit: Sports enthusiasm and genuine excitement to help us elevate sports performance for everyday and elite athletes through technology.
• Team spirit: A strong team player with a high sense of responsibility and willingness to support colleagues when needed.
• Leadership drive: Excitement to step into a first people leadership role
• Working time flexibility: The willingness to attend occiasional early morning or late afternoon meetings that come with our global setup and coordinating projects across different time zones.

THE SETUP

• Reporting Line: Country Manager UK
• Location: Onsite with some hybrid flexibility, within a reasonable daily commuting distance of our Skipton office, extending as far as Manchester. Locations along the Manchester-Skipton corridor are also considered.
• Working Mode: Full-time, flexible working hours with occasional early morning or late afternoon calls.
• Start Date: We are ready when you are

PACKAGE & BENEFITS

• Work in a dynamic, motivated, and growing team.
• Creative freedom and space for independent work.
• Flat hierarchy with short decision-making processes.
• 25 days of paid vacation plus standard local holidays.
• Private health insurance after the probation period.
• Compensation: The base salary range for this position starts at £44.000,- annually with the possibility to earn a performance-based bonus on top. This is the least we can do for you. The final offer depends on your experience and background.