Production Coordinator Opening at Bambu
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 0:23My good friends at Bambu are looking for a new member to their team, a production manager, to help them as they grow (yes, they are one of those companies that continues to grow during the recession!).
Full description below, and if interested please email Jeff Delkin with cover letter and resume (jeffd (at) bambuhome.com)
Production Coordinator
This is a development opportunity for a dynamic individual with exceptional communication skills and multi-tasking abilities. The Production Coordinator reports directly to the company Managing Director and the President and will work closely with the bambu Production Managers and factories dealing with the day-to-day production of our line of kitchen products and housewares made from renewable materials.
The position is located in Shanghai, China. The right individual is joining a small company with the potential to grow.
Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include order management, export documentation, freight logistics, basic accounting / bookkeeping, general administrative tasks. Ideal candidate will have good communication skills (English fluency), computer knowledge and strong organizational skills. You will be expected to maintain personal productivity and quality standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
• Vocational school or College degree
• 1-2 years of work experience with foreign enterprises is an advantage
• Experience in an export business is preferred
• Good command of the English language in both written and oral forms
• Working knowledge of software tools i.e. Word, Excel, etc
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping are required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to details, good problem-solver
• Familiarity with production is a plus
• Willingness to work hard
About bambu:
bambu is an American company creating a unique brand in the housewares industry in the US and Europe. bambu is a ‘green’ company known for its sustainable practices and values-driven approach towards building a successful social enterprise.
As a member of the team, you will be a part of a work environment that supports each other and supports the communities in which we work. We take pride in the work that we do, and the affect we can have on people and the planet.
Specific Production Coordinator tasks would include:
• Compile and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Liaise with other offices in foreign countries
• Liaise with bamboo factory partners and suppliers
• Review orders and invoices for accuracy
• Schedule and coordinate shipments with forwarder and US bambu Team
• Track shipments and report findings to bambu Team
• Create and review export documentation
• Regularly inform management and colleagues issues regarding production planning, orders, invoicing and shipping and delivery.
• Utilize databases that are in place for archiving documents
• Manage telephone calls professionally and efficiently with good communication skills
• Occasional local travel and field visits in support of bamboo production staff
• Learn Quality Assurance processes
• Assist with 3rd party certification programs, ie organic certification
