Mandarin speaking Supply Chain Specialist in Reading

The Skills You'll Need:

• Mandarin
• Supply chain management
• Logistics

Your New Salary: up to £36k, depending on experience

Office based, Permanent, Start: ASAP

What You'll be Doing:

• Order Processing & Fulfilments: Manage the end-to-end order lifecycle for Distributors, Retailers, and E-commerce (including Amazon). This requires extreme attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy in data entry, inventory allocation, and delivery schedules.
• Cross-Regional Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between UK operations and Regional/Global Headquarters to align on inventory supply, shipment tracking, and logistics constraints.
• Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Utilize data to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for fulfilment optimization.
• Inventory & Planning: Monitor stock health across multiple channels and coordinate replenishment plans to prevent stock-outs or overstock situations.
• Manage Change: Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and organizational needs. Proactively contribute to the refinement of SOPs during the transition phase.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, and the Operations Team. Strong team collaboration skills are essential to ensure a seamless flow of information and shared business goals.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain or operations
• Attention to details, “a right first time” mentality when handling high-volume order data to be supportive, and a desire to learn and progress.
• Excellent English both spoken and written skills
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an advantage.
• Change Management: Resilience and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Data Sensitivity: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) are mandatory.
• Active Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks.

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