Mandarin Supply Executive - Radlett, United Kingdom - Marketplace Group

Marketplace Group

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Radlett, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Mandarin Speaking Supply Executive

6 Month Maternity Cover

Radlett, Hertfordshire

To £35,000
Our Client an International Point of Sales Specialist is seeking a Mandarin Speaker to join the team initially on a 6 month Maternity Cover but this could be extended to a Permanent Position

The Role

Work alongside the Supply Manager to manage endtoend supply activities from product development to final delivery. Achieve OTIF (on time in full) and margin targets with relevant supply risks being managed
Work with cross functional teams as supply expert to develop new products and projects with fast turnaround timeline.
Work alongside the Supply Manager to manage RFQs (request for quotes), analyse costs and negotiate with suppliers to deliver cost saving.
Manage supplier performance to ensure expected service level is achieved.
Monitor market trends and movements to allow proactive supply management and timely response to unexpected events.
Maintain relevant data and provide reports on demand

Skills & Experience

12 years procurement or supply chain and if you had logistics management experience that would be highly desirable
Fluent in Mandarin speaking and writing. Ideally educated to degree level.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills. Strong commercial mindset, confident and capable of challenging the status.
Strong communication, teamworking and stakeholder management skills that can influence at all levels.
Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience. Experience in using procurement software preferred (but full training will be given)
Ability to develop an understanding of key manufacturing processes in metal, plastics, and print. Be able to understand drawings.
Potential to progress within the company, selfreliance combined with a team player attitude and an ability to both multitask and concentrate.
Flexibility in working hours to communicate well with colleagues and suppliers in multiple time zones

This role is a home based working role but you must be within reach of getting to the office at any time the company requests you