Job Description

Position Summary

The Logistics & Procurement Specialist supports end-to-end supply chain execution across purchasing, order processing, inventory management, and fulfillment operations. This role owns purchase order lifecycle management, BOM-based procurement, and accurate transaction processing in SAP to ensure material availability, on-time order fulfillment, and inventory accuracy. Mandarin Chinese fluency is required to support cross-border/vendor communication.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Execute procurement activities including BOM-based purchasing, supplier sourcing support, and timely placement of purchase orders.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders end-to-end (creation, confirmations, changes, expediting, and closure).
• Track supplier acknowledgements, delivery dates, shortages, and backorders; proactively escalate risks.

Order Processing & Fulfillment Operations

• Process customer and internal orders accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with inventory availability and shipping requirements.
• Coordinate fulfillment operations including pick/pack/ship readiness, shipment scheduling, and documentation.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve order discrepancies, returns, and delivery exceptions.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, cycle counts, adjustments).
• Support cycle counts and reconciliation activities to reduce variance and improve inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and material availability to prevent stockouts and overstock.

SAP & Data Accuracy

• Perform daily SAP transactions related to POs, receipts, inventory movements, and order processing.
• Ensure master data integrity where applicable (item data, vendors, BOM-related purchasing parameters).
• Generate and analyze operational reports (open POs, delivery performance, inventory status) and drive actions.

Cross-Border / Bilingual Communication

• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders in Mandarin Chinese and English regarding purchasing, logistics, and order status.
• Support coordination with China-based teams and suppliers for lead times, shipment timing, and documentation needs.

Required Qualifications

• Mandarin Chinese fluency (speaking/reading/writing) required; professional English required.
• 2+ years experience in procurement, logistics, fulfillment operations, inventory management, or related supply chain roles.
• SAP experience required (materials management, purchasing, inventory, or order processing modules).
• Experience with BOM procurement and purchase order management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and basic reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-border logistics.
• Experience in manufacturing, electronics, EV/energy, or warehouse/fulfillment environments.
• Familiarity with ERP best practices, inventory controls, and cycle count programs.

Core Competencies

• PO lifecycle ownership and vendor follow-up (expediting)
• Order accuracy and fulfillment coordination
• Inventory integrity and transaction discipline
• Clear stakeholder communication (bilingual)
• Process improvement mindset and documentation

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