Supply Chain Operative (Mandarin Speaking)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Operative who speaks Mandarin fluently. In this role, you will support the Buying and R&D Teams, utilizing your supply chain expertise and communication skills. You'll manage vendor relationships, process orders, and ensure smooth logistics operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will shine. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven Supply Chain experience required.
• Fluent in Mandarin, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support Buying and R&D Teams with supply chain operations.
• Communicate with vendors for pricing negotiations and order processing.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Supply Chain Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Zoho Inventory

MS Office

Job description

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Supply Chain Operative (Mandarin Speaking), Leeds

Client:

A. Kahn Design Ltd

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

As Supply Chain Operative, you will support the Buying and R&D Teams, requiring proven Supply Chain experience, ideally with a related bachelor’s degree. You should be tenacious, possess excellent communication skills including fluent Mandarin (written and spoken), have strong attention to detail, be IT literate, and excel at time management. Experience with contract processing is highly advantageous.

Your responsibilities include:

• Using supply chain tools and systems, primarily Zoho Inventory.
• Communicating with vendors (domestic and overseas), including pricing negotiations.
• Locating new suppliers.
• Ordering samples and assessing them.
• Assisting R&D and Buying teams with ordering and stock management of new products.
• Setting up new products in the system.
• Arranging sea and air shipments with logistics providers.
• Processing orders and creating purchase orders.
• Maintaining accurate in-house records.
• Liaising within Supply Chain and with other departments to resolve stock issues.
• Developing relationships with third-party companies.
• Placing online orders.
• Collaborating with the Sales Team and other staff on Supply Chain inquiries.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain operations.
• Using relevant software like MS Office.
• Investigating and resolving work-related problems and errors.
• Performing administrative tasks related to Supply Chain.