Mandarin speaking Supply Chain Specialist – Reading
Ref: 23364
Salary: up to £36k, depending on experience
Location: Office based, Reading
Employment type: Permanent
Start date: 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 optimisation.
* 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 organisational 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
Mandarin, Supply chain management, logistics
* 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
People First is committed to increasing, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their, ,, beliefs,,, marital status or whether or not they have a .
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