Supply Chain Operative (Mandarin Speaking)

A. Kahn Design Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and manufacturing firm in Leeds is seeking a Supply Chain Operative to support the Buying and R&D Teams. The ideal candidate will have proven supply chain experience and excellent attention to detail. Fluency in Mandarin is essential. Responsibilities include vendor communication, order processing, and maintaining accurate records. This role offers a dynamic environment in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven Supply Chain experience required.
• Experience with contract processing highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use of supply chain tools and systems, primarily Zoho Inventory.
• Communication with vendors, including pricing negotiations.
• Ordering and assessment of samples.
• Assisting R&D and Buying teams in product ordering.
• Maintaining in-house records accurately.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken Mandarin

Outstanding communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Zoho Inventory

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

As Supply Chain Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the work of the Buying and R&D Teams, will have proven Supply Chain experience, ideally complemented by a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. You will be tenacious, have outstanding communication skills including fluent written and spoken Mandarin, have exemplary attention to detail, be IT literate and excel at time management. Experience with contract processing is highly advantageous.

Job Responsibilities

• Use of supply chain tools and systems, primarily Zoho Inventory.
• Communication with vendors (domestic / overseas) including pricing negotiations.
• Location of new suppliers.
• Ordering and assessment of samples.
• Assisting R&D and Buying teams in ordering and bringing new products into stock.
• Setting up newly introduced products at the system level.
• Processing shipping documents.
• Arranging sea and air shipments with chosen logistics suppliers.
• Order processing and creation of purchase orders.
• Maintaining in-house records accurately.
• Liaising internally within Supply Chain and with other departments to resolve stock-related issues.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with third party companies.
• Placing orders online.
• Liaising with the Sales Team and other members of staff on their Supply Chain-related enquiries.
• Acquiring a comprehensive, working understanding of the functioning of Supply Chain.
• Using relevant computer software including, for example MS Office.
• Investigating, understanding and resolving the problems and errors which may arise in the course of your work.
• Performing general administrative tasks related to Supply Chain.