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Available Positions at the Council
You’re on the look-out for a new career challenge?
Why not take a quick look at the job vacancies currently available at the Council! We are seeking to fill for several positions and interested to hear from motivated, competent professionals who will make a valuable addition to the team.
There are currently open vacancies in China, Vietnam and India:
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SHANGHAI POSITIONS
Membership Development & Retention Manager (Shanghai)
SHANGHAI POSITIONS
Membership Development & Retention Manager (Shanghai)
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, success-driven professional experienced in growing and retaining organization’s memberships.
The Council’s primary aim is to be the community that fosters the value of supply chain management and advances the supply chain profession in China.
Main responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Plan, Implement, and Evaluate the annual membership renewal campaign. This includes performance of necessary financial and business trend analysis, and production of plans to both retain existing membership and expand the Council’s membership base to end-user companies such as manufacturers and retailers.
- Targeting new areas for membership and writing collateral materials
- Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Council membership drive, and responsibility for attainment of association revenue goals
- Work with the Events Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the Council’s membership initiatives at all events, activities and other industry events.
- Perform membership financial analysis, and membership trend analysis.
- Create an operations plan and business plan around membership recruitment and include planning and execution that will bring new member growth to the Council.
- Work with the Executive Director to establish annual goals for new member revenue.
- Recruit and train a volunteer committee to work on the Council membership activity
- Supervise the production of all material for the Council membership initiatives
- Produce and have available for the board members a monthly report on membership activity, including renewal progress, new member data, and highlight any industry trends that may have impact (positive or negative) on the Council’s membership initiatives.
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members.
- Work with the membership committee to plan, implement, and evaluate long term strategy for membership retention
- Maintain data concerning the history of the Council membership rolls.
- Professionally handle membership inquiries, requests for data and complaints
- Work with the Marketing Manager to assure that all membership collateral is up to date and accurately states the Council’s member value proposition and stated benefits.
- Work with the Marketing Manager to assure that the Council’s mission and vision are networked throughout the supply chain, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and IT communities.
- Attend in person the Council Board meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
- Be accessible to all members returning all calls within 24 hours.
- Assure the accurate representation of the Council membership numbers in the annual report.
- Supervise the maintenance of membership records, and database format.
- With the Executive Director, participate in budgeting exercises around membership income, goals and objectives.
- Any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Plan, Implement, and Evaluate the annual membership renewal campaign. This includes performance of necessary financial and business trend analysis, and production of plans to both retain existing membership and expand the Council’s membership base to end-user companies such as manufacturers and retailers.
- Targeting new areas for membership and writing collateral materials
- Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Council membership drive, and responsibility for attainment of association revenue goals
- Work with the Events Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the Council’s membership initiatives at all events, activities and other industry events.
- Perform membership financial analysis, and membership trend analysis.
- Create an operations plan and business plan around membership recruitment and include planning and execution that will bring new member growth to the Council.
- Work with the Executive Director to establish annual goals for new member revenue.
- Recruit and train a volunteer committee to work on the Council membership activity
- Supervise the production of all material for the Council membership initiatives
- Produce and have available for the board members a monthly report on membership activity, including renewal progress, new member data, and highlight any industry trends that may have impact (positive or negative) on the Council’s membership initiatives.
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members.
- Work with the membership committee to plan, implement, and evaluate long term strategy for membership retention
- Maintain data concerning the history of the Council membership rolls.
- Professionally handle membership inquiries, requests for data and complaints
- Work with the Marketing Manager to assure that all membership collateral is up to date and accurately states the Council’s member value proposition and stated benefits.
- Work with the Marketing Manager to assure that the Council’s mission and vision are networked throughout the supply chain, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and IT communities.
- Attend in person the Council Board meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
- Be accessible to all members returning all calls within 24 hours.
- Assure the accurate representation of the Council membership numbers in the annual report.
- Supervise the maintenance of membership records, and database format.
- With the Executive Director, participate in budgeting exercises around membership income, goals and objectives.
- Any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
- 2-3 years experience in association management in the area of Membership. Background in all marketing disciplines e.g. Advertising, promotions, database management, pricing, analysis, etc..
- Proven success in achieving membership and revenue growth
- Self directed
- Strength in management of staff
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
- Web marketing knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
- 2-3 years experience in association management in the area of Membership. Background in all marketing disciplines e.g. Advertising, promotions, database management, pricing, analysis, etc..
- Proven success in achieving membership and revenue growth
- Self directed
- Strength in management of staff
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
- Web marketing knowledge
Events Manager (Shanghai)
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to support the planning and executing of successful and profitable meeting programs while maintaining a high level of service to attendees and members.
The Council runs over 100 events per year for the benefit of its members, providing opportunities for business networking and sharing of business experiences.
Are you a positive, enthusiastic person with excellent people skills? Can you work on and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously whilst paying strict attention to detail? Are you organised, methodical and practical? Are you looking for a job where your self-motivation, ideas and initiative will be applauded? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment?
The Event Manager will:
- Plans and coordinates over 50 events each year including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities;
- Works with the Executive Director on confirming and scheduling the program.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Manage the events collaterals such as printed program, CD-Rom including among others proofread all content for accuracy, design consistent evaluation forms, help monitor publication process with the art department, printer.
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Assist with development and printing of marketing materials for each event;
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
- Provides on-site coordination and support when appropriate. Keeps the highest level of quality, professionalism and integrity with all customers, internal and external.
- Supervise all tasks and job lists as described in the master event check-list.
- Plans and coordinates over 50 events each year including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities;
- Works with the Executive Director on confirming and scheduling the program.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Manage the events collaterals such as printed program, CD-Rom including among others proofread all content for accuracy, design consistent evaluation forms, help monitor publication process with the art department, printer.
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Assist with development and printing of marketing materials for each event;
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
- Provides on-site coordination and support when appropriate. Keeps the highest level of quality, professionalism and integrity with all customers, internal and external.
- Supervise all tasks and job lists as described in the master event check-list.
The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to lift up to 20 kgs in order to move conference or planning materials onto carts, dollies, and other transportation;
- Minimum of two years of meeting planning experience (association meeting experience a plus)
- Sophisticated verbal skills; conscientious interest in problem-solving and initiative, creativity and determination to evolve successful solutions.
- Team player who is accountable for initiating and monitoring projects through to completion.
- High energy, versatile and multi task oriented, self-directed and good analytical and organizational skills with consistent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with the “Can Do” approach to different and diverse software packages including Smith Abbott, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Excellent written communication skills with the required skills to provide professional proofing and editing.
- Must be a positive team player in a challenging and changing environment; includes working with and being dependent upon a broad range and levels of personnel.
- Flexibility under competing time requirements and changing deadlines. Excellent focus and a good sense of priorities.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time at conference events.
- The ability to lift up to 20 kgs in order to move conference or planning materials onto carts, dollies, and other transportation;
- Minimum of two years of meeting planning experience (association meeting experience a plus)
- Sophisticated verbal skills; conscientious interest in problem-solving and initiative, creativity and determination to evolve successful solutions.
- Team player who is accountable for initiating and monitoring projects through to completion.
- High energy, versatile and multi task oriented, self-directed and good analytical and organizational skills with consistent attention to detail.
- Computer literate with the “Can Do” approach to different and diverse software packages including Smith Abbott, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Excellent written communication skills with the required skills to provide professional proofing and editing.
- Must be a positive team player in a challenging and changing environment; includes working with and being dependent upon a broad range and levels of personnel.
- Flexibility under competing time requirements and changing deadlines. Excellent focus and a good sense of priorities.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time at conference events.
General Abilities
- Understands the considerations and values of a non-profit, membership-based organisation
- Ability to work flexible hours including regular early morning, evening and weekend events as required
- Excellent English language skills
- Understands the considerations and values of a non-profit, membership-based organisation
- Ability to work flexible hours including regular early morning, evening and weekend events as required
- Excellent English language skills
Marketing Manager (Shanghai)
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to be responsible for driving brand awareness around the Council while creating and delivering brand strategies for new initiatives and projects.
Primary responsibilities include: determining who receives which direct marketing collateral material to optimize profitability and long term growth, managing an ongoing prospecting strategy to provide new customers and business leads, and reporting on vital statistics of the Council members and prospects. These statistics will include retention, short/long term value, customer marketing ROI, response rates and similar comparisons.
The Marketing Manager will:
• Formulate and implement an annual marketing plan;
• Manage the global execution of the core contact strategy to insure all direct marketing is on time, distributed to the correct demographics to maximize revenue and profit, and is measurable;
• Identify and select promotional activity including public relations and advertising through all potential media;
• Plan quarterly product promotion schedules as well as seasonal programs to capitalize on tie-in sales;
• Identify, utilize and manage third party companies for licensed promotions and co-branding;
• Design and develop all sales and merchandising tools required to facilitate sales of products and services, including graphics design, emails, brochures, displays, promotional materials, scripts and signage;
• Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows;
• Assess results of each marketing effort and provide recommendations for future initiatives;
• Continuously refine and execute marketing strategies including core direct marketing contact strategy;
• Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow business;
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors; and
• Manage all marketing-related vendors.
• Formulate and implement an annual marketing plan;
• Manage the global execution of the core contact strategy to insure all direct marketing is on time, distributed to the correct demographics to maximize revenue and profit, and is measurable;
• Identify and select promotional activity including public relations and advertising through all potential media;
• Plan quarterly product promotion schedules as well as seasonal programs to capitalize on tie-in sales;
• Identify, utilize and manage third party companies for licensed promotions and co-branding;
• Design and develop all sales and merchandising tools required to facilitate sales of products and services, including graphics design, emails, brochures, displays, promotional materials, scripts and signage;
• Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows;
• Assess results of each marketing effort and provide recommendations for future initiatives;
• Continuously refine and execute marketing strategies including core direct marketing contact strategy;
• Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow business;
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors; and
• Manage all marketing-related vendors.
The successful candidate will have:
• 2-3 years experience in a business-to-business direct marketing environment with a track-record of proven success;
• Solid expertise in database marketing with a deep understanding of data structure and the ability to create it;
• Demonstrated knowledge of e-commerce, business strategy development and integrating printed and online media;
• Proven experience in customer relationship marketing and a working knowledge of offline and online media;
• Ideally, experience in seminar and/or professional association marketing;
• Experience in managing and executing market research projects and the ability to interpret results;
• A broad range of experience in planning and meeting financial objectives;
• A focus on high quality outcomes and business profit;
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills and PC proficiency;
• The ability to think creatively, take initiative, multitask and manage projects under pressure;
• An unwavering persistence, commitment, passion and enthusiasm for this work;
• Experience working with and managing outside vendors;
• Excellent written and verbal skills; and
• The ability to simplify the complex and present results in easy to understand ways.
• 2-3 years experience in a business-to-business direct marketing environment with a track-record of proven success;
• Solid expertise in database marketing with a deep understanding of data structure and the ability to create it;
• Demonstrated knowledge of e-commerce, business strategy development and integrating printed and online media;
• Proven experience in customer relationship marketing and a working knowledge of offline and online media;
• Ideally, experience in seminar and/or professional association marketing;
• Experience in managing and executing market research projects and the ability to interpret results;
• A broad range of experience in planning and meeting financial objectives;
• A focus on high quality outcomes and business profit;
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills and PC proficiency;
• The ability to think creatively, take initiative, multitask and manage projects under pressure;
• An unwavering persistence, commitment, passion and enthusiasm for this work;
• Experience working with and managing outside vendors;
• Excellent written and verbal skills; and
• The ability to simplify the complex and present results in easy to understand ways.
Research Manager (Shanghai)
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to be responsible for undertaking research in order to produce market reports in the supply chain, transport and logistics sectors, focusing on the Chinese and Indian markets.
The Research Manager will be:
- Responsible for the management of all aspects of custom or syndicated market research projects. Specifically, you will work with our sales team and clients to develop the project methodology, questionnaires, schedules, oversee the execution of fieldwork, and coordinate with all other departments to deliver final deliverables to the client.
- Required to deliver compelling research projects and high levels of customer interaction
- Responsible for ensuring that the research is delivered on time, cost effectively, and with a high degree of quality.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining new business processes associated with the gathering of primary and secondary information to support research products.
- Responsible for assisting in the developing questionnaires, recommending best practices for data collection methodology, and writing descriptive analysis of the findings of the study.
- Have experience in securing new research clients, as well as setting and meeting budgets.
- Assist in the completion of consultancy projects from time to time.
- Responsible for the management of all aspects of custom or syndicated market research projects. Specifically, you will work with our sales team and clients to develop the project methodology, questionnaires, schedules, oversee the execution of fieldwork, and coordinate with all other departments to deliver final deliverables to the client.
- Required to deliver compelling research projects and high levels of customer interaction
- Responsible for ensuring that the research is delivered on time, cost effectively, and with a high degree of quality.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining new business processes associated with the gathering of primary and secondary information to support research products.
- Responsible for assisting in the developing questionnaires, recommending best practices for data collection methodology, and writing descriptive analysis of the findings of the study.
- Have experience in securing new research clients, as well as setting and meeting budgets.
- Assist in the completion of consultancy projects from time to time.
The successful candidate will have:
- A high standard of literacy in English – proof of candidates writing capabilities will be sought at an early stage of the selection process. This will either involve the submission of a recent piece of work or the completion of a brief article.
- The ability to undertake both secondary and primary research. The successful candidate will have the ability and initiative to research topics of interest via a range of mediums.
- Experience with multiple research methods - as applied to both consumer and business samples--including telephone, mail, conjoint, or internet-based applications
- Utilization of services of outside vendors for data collection, including negotiating contracts and developing performance monitoring systems
- Ability to provide actionable advice to executive level management.
- A high standard of literacy in English – proof of candidates writing capabilities will be sought at an early stage of the selection process. This will either involve the submission of a recent piece of work or the completion of a brief article.
- The ability to undertake both secondary and primary research. The successful candidate will have the ability and initiative to research topics of interest via a range of mediums.
- Experience with multiple research methods - as applied to both consumer and business samples--including telephone, mail, conjoint, or internet-based applications
- Utilization of services of outside vendors for data collection, including negotiating contracts and developing performance monitoring systems
- Ability to provide actionable advice to executive level management.
The successful candidate will thrive in an environment of consensus management with minimal bureaucracy and lots of exposure and constant access to trainings and information.
Position are located Shanghai. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@supplychain.cn. No telephone calls please.
Please note only applications that include English cover letter and resumes as described above will be considered.
Business Development Manager (South China, Guangdong)
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to be responsible for developing the Council activities in Guangdong province.
The succesful candidate will be responsible for market research, identification of trade opportunities, support for promotional activities and the administrative management for the regional chapter:
Membership
- Maintain positive working relationships with all members in the South China region;
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
- Handle members’ enquiries and correspondence in a courteous, helpful and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, and following-up promptly;
- Maintain positive working relationships with all members in the South China region;
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
- Handle members’ enquiries and correspondence in a courteous, helpful and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, and following-up promptly;
Database:
- Constantly develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in South China;
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members in each respective regions;
- Develop strategic plans to target key segments to stimulate response from prospects and encourage retention of current members;
- Constantly develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in South China;
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members in each respective regions;
- Develop strategic plans to target key segments to stimulate response from prospects and encourage retention of current members;
Sales & Marketing:
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in South China;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
- Ensure effective control of marketing results and that the achievement of marketing objectives is within designated budgets, and take corrective action where necessary.
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in South China;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
- Ensure effective control of marketing results and that the achievement of marketing objectives is within designated budgets, and take corrective action where necessary.
Events & Activities:
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Develop, manage and implement a comprehensive range of events and activities aimed at providing members with the information and networking opportunities which are beneficial to their supply chain operations in South China;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Develop, manage and implement a comprehensive range of events and activities aimed at providing members with the information and networking opportunities which are beneficial to their supply chain operations in South China;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
News & Research
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
Others:
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director in developing the Council activities and events in the region, as well as briefing them on the overall business and cultural environment;
- Responsible for preparing the annual strategic plan to ensure that the Council’s objectives are fully addressed.
- Respond to requests to undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as directed by the Board; be supportive of change wherever so directed by the board.
- Exercise responsible management and behaviour at all times and positively represent the Council;
- Fully comply with the Council’s governance policy, rules and regulations.
- Operate transparently at all times and with uncompromising ethical standards
- Develop and recommend the expenditure and cost strategy for the Chamber’s board which will result in the greatest long and short term revenue/profit.
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as agreed with the Board, are met.
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director in developing the Council activities and events in the region, as well as briefing them on the overall business and cultural environment;
- Responsible for preparing the annual strategic plan to ensure that the Council’s objectives are fully addressed.
- Respond to requests to undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as directed by the Board; be supportive of change wherever so directed by the board.
- Exercise responsible management and behaviour at all times and positively represent the Council;
- Fully comply with the Council’s governance policy, rules and regulations.
- Operate transparently at all times and with uncompromising ethical standards
- Develop and recommend the expenditure and cost strategy for the Chamber’s board which will result in the greatest long and short term revenue/profit.
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as agreed with the Board, are met.
The successful candidate will have:
- Recent work experience and contacts in the commercial sector, preferably with multinational companies or foreign government organisations. Experience and knowledge in Guangzhou and Tianjin would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of Chinese Government policies, regulations and initiatives relating to supply chain and logistics development.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in English with Council HQ in Shanghai by email, telephone, fax and in person. Fluency in written and oral Mandarin Chinese is essential. Knowledge of relevant local dialects may also be an advantage.
- Experience in using computer software solutions for business activities. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential. Experience using the Internet for information searching is also important.
- Well-developed marketing skills and ability to deliver client-oriented services;
- Ability to meet deadlines; work under pressure and work as a member of a team.
- Willingness and ability to work sometimes flexible hours in a “virtual office” environment, occasionally working remotely from the office location using information technology (laptop computer, mobile phone, internet access) to undertake work activities.
- A positive, confident, resourceful attitude to work that can be challenging and varied.
- Recent work experience and contacts in the commercial sector, preferably with multinational companies or foreign government organisations. Experience and knowledge in Guangzhou and Tianjin would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of Chinese Government policies, regulations and initiatives relating to supply chain and logistics development.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in English with Council HQ in Shanghai by email, telephone, fax and in person. Fluency in written and oral Mandarin Chinese is essential. Knowledge of relevant local dialects may also be an advantage.
- Experience in using computer software solutions for business activities. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential. Experience using the Internet for information searching is also important.
- Well-developed marketing skills and ability to deliver client-oriented services;
- Ability to meet deadlines; work under pressure and work as a member of a team.
- Willingness and ability to work sometimes flexible hours in a “virtual office” environment, occasionally working remotely from the office location using information technology (laptop computer, mobile phone, internet access) to undertake work activities.
- A positive, confident, resourceful attitude to work that can be challenging and varied.
Applicants need to be highly motivated, flexible, self-starters and prepared to work in a performance-driven culture featuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance-based annual bonuses. Following the normal induction period, they should also be able to work with limited supervision and be confident to achieve stated objectives. Only applicants clearly able to illustrate exceptional abilities in these areas will be considered.
Applications for the position must be written in English and address the selection criteria and outline qualifications and experience. Applicants should outline relevant business experience and other information relevant to the position, along with personal details.
Positions are located both in Guangdong area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@supplychain.cn. No telephone calls please.
The China Supply Chain Council, China’s leading professional organization for supply chain professionals, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to be responsible for developing the Council activities in Tianjin and Bohai region.
The succesful candidate will be responsible for market research, identification of trade opportunities, support for promotional activities and the administrative management for the Tianjin chapter:
Membership
- Maintain positive working relationships with all members in Tianjin area;
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
- Handle members’ enquiries and correspondence in a courteous, helpful and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, and following-up promptly;
- Maintain positive working relationships with all members in Tianjin area;
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
- Handle members’ enquiries and correspondence in a courteous, helpful and efficient manner, reporting complaints or problems if no immediate solution can be found, and following-up promptly;
Database:
- Constantly develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in Tianjin area;
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members in each respective regions;
- Develop strategic plans to target key segments to stimulate response from prospects and encourage retention of current members;
- Constantly develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in Tianjin area;
- Assure an accurate database is maintained for all the Council members in each respective regions;
- Develop strategic plans to target key segments to stimulate response from prospects and encourage retention of current members;
Sales & Marketing:
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in Tianjin area;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
- Ensure effective control of marketing results and that the achievement of marketing objectives is within designated budgets, and take corrective action where necessary.
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in Tianjin area;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
- Ensure effective control of marketing results and that the achievement of marketing objectives is within designated budgets, and take corrective action where necessary.
Events & Activities:
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Develop, manage and implement a comprehensive range of events and activities aimed at providing members with the information and networking opportunities which are beneficial to their supply chain operations in Tianjin area;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Develop, manage and implement a comprehensive range of events and activities aimed at providing members with the information and networking opportunities which are beneficial to their supply chain operations in Tianjin area;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Work to plan an entire event to include all aspects of pre-planning, on-site, and post-planning activities.
- Helps develop the schedule and agenda of each event with speakers;
- Drive the venue selection process such as leading the research of venues, assist with contacting properties and secure proposals by RFP, provide proposal reports to Executive Director for their final selection, negotiate excellent contracts, keeps effective communications with possible venue sites and notify hotels that were not selected.
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
News & Research
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
Others:
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director in developing the Council activities and events in the region, as well as briefing them on the overall business and cultural environment;
- Responsible for preparing the annual strategic plan to ensure that the Council’s objectives are fully addressed.
- Respond to requests to undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as directed by the Board; be supportive of change wherever so directed by the board.
- Exercise responsible management and behaviour at all times and positively represent the Council;
- Fully comply with the Council’s governance policy, rules and regulations.
- Operate transparently at all times and with uncompromising ethical standards
- Develop and recommend the expenditure and cost strategy for the Chamber’s board which will result in the greatest long and
short term revenue/profit.
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director in developing the Council activities and events in the region, as well as briefing them on the overall business and cultural environment;
- Responsible for preparing the annual strategic plan to ensure that the Council’s objectives are fully addressed.
- Respond to requests to undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as directed by the Board; be supportive of change wherever so directed by the board.
- Exercise responsible management and behaviour at all times and positively represent the Council;
- Fully comply with the Council’s governance policy, rules and regulations.
- Operate transparently at all times and with uncompromising ethical standards
- Develop and recommend the expenditure and cost strategy for the Chamber’s board which will result in the greatest long and
short term revenue/profit.
The successful candidate will have:
- Recent work experience and contacts in the commercial sector, preferably with multinational companies or foreign government organisations. Experience and knowledge in Tianjin would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of Chinese Government policies, regulations and initiatives relating to supply chain and logistics development.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in English with Council HQ in Shanghai by email, telephone, fax and in person. Fluency in written and oral Mandarin Chinese is essential. Knowledge of relevant local dialects may also be an advantage.
- Experience in using computer software solutions for business activities. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential. Experience using the Internet for information searching is also important.
- Well-developed marketing skills and ability to deliver client-oriented services;
- Ability to meet deadlines; work under pressure and work as a member of a team.
- Willingness and ability to work sometimes flexible hours in a “virtual office” environment, occasionally working remotely from the office location using information technology (laptop computer, mobile phone, internet access) to undertake work activities.
- A positive, confident, resourceful attitude to work that can be challenging and varied.
- Recent work experience and contacts in the commercial sector, preferably with multinational companies or foreign government organisations. Experience and knowledge in Tianjin would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of Chinese Government policies, regulations and initiatives relating to supply chain and logistics development.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in English with Council HQ in Shanghai by email, telephone, fax and in person. Fluency in written and oral Mandarin Chinese is essential. Knowledge of relevant local dialects may also be an advantage.
- Experience in using computer software solutions for business activities. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential. Experience using the Internet for information searching is also important.
- Well-developed marketing skills and ability to deliver client-oriented services;
- Ability to meet deadlines; work under pressure and work as a member of a team.
- Willingness and ability to work sometimes flexible hours in a “virtual office” environment, occasionally working remotely from the office location using information technology (laptop computer, mobile phone, internet access) to undertake work activities.
- A positive, confident, resourceful attitude to work that can be challenging and varied.
Applicants need to be highly motivated, flexible, self-starters and prepared to work in a performance-driven culture featuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance-based annual bonuses. Following the normal induction period, they should also be able to work with limited supervision and be confident to achieve stated objectives. Only applicants clearly able to illustrate exceptional abilities in these areas will be considered.
Applications for the position must be written in English and address the selection criteria and outline qualifications and experience. Applicants should outline relevant business experience and other information relevant to the position, along with personal details.
Positions are located both in Tianjin area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@supplychain.cn. No telephone calls please.
The Global Supply Chain Council, a fast-growing professional organization with a community of 50,000+ professionals in Asia, is seeking highly motivated candidates for full-time internship opportunities in key markets like China and India.
The successful candidates will be involved in market research, identification of trade opportunities, support for promotional activities and the overall administration. While intern activities may vary, the scope of work will cover:
Membership
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
Database:
- Develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in Tianjin area;
- Evaluate member’s and non-member’s attitudes to the Council advertising, services, events and benefits to ensure the timely adjustment of the Council’s output to meet the membership’s ever-changing needs;
- Develop new value-added services for members when opportunities arise;
- Conducts marketing surveys on the Council’s existing and newly-introduced benefits;
- Coordinate activities aimed at maintaining and increasing the COuncil’s membership;
Database:
- Develop new market contacts and networks, and the ongoing understanding of the suply chain and logistics environment in specific industry sectors;
- Develop a robust database of prospects in the region, primarily foreign-invested manufacturers, retailers and trading companies in Tianjin area;
Sales & Marketing:
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in Tianjin area;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
Events & Activities:
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
News & Research
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
Qualifications
- Provide support in developing and launching new initiatives to help grow marketing exposure;
- Develop and manage barters agreements with magazines, websites and trade shows in Tianjin area;
- Recommend audience segmentation, production and execution of direct marketing campaigns;
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and monitor competitors;
Events & Activities:
- Conduct regular meetings, ensuring all events/activities are well-planned, efficient, results-oriented and timely.
- Schedule and attract notable and relevant speakers. Establish and maintain an effective format for speaker event documents and consistently maintain excellent standards;
- Coordinates events including workgroups, seminars, site tours, trainings, trade shows, conferences and summits;
- Supervise events logistics (AV, F & B, security, room sets, faculty communications, etc)
News & Research
- Compile and translate local news in supply chain and logistics for website and other updates
- Undertake market research in a variety of topics relevant to supply chain, logistics and sourcing in the region;
Qualifications
- Current college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain or logistics
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously & meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive in an intense team atmosphere
- Strong computer experience to include proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- English a must, Chinese language skills desired, but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously & meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive in an intense team atmosphere
- Strong computer experience to include proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- English a must, Chinese language skills desired, but not required.
Conditions
- Only current students pursuing a master in supply chain or logistics will be considered for the opportunity.
- This position will report directly to the director of operations in each market and may require some weekend and evening work for event coordination and attendance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This position will report directly to the director of operations in each market and may require some weekend and evening work for event coordination and attendance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If interested, please contact us at jobs@supplychain.cn
EDITORIAL INTERNS
CHaINA Magazine, Asia’s leading operations magazine is looking for an enthusiastic and talented intern to join our editorial team.
Entering our third year, CHaINA Magazine is a bimonthly trade publication focused on supply chain and logistics in China and other developing markets in the Asian region. The magazine is distributed in print and online to senior executives in trade, manufacturing and a range of other functions. We have a strong focus on content and rely on freelancers and industry people to provide high quality content.
Job Duties:
The candidate will have the opportunity to research, write and edit articles, do interviews, cover events, develop story ideas and get involved in all aspects of magazine production. Excellent opportunities will be provided for meeting and networking with a wide range of senior executives providing exposure to many companies and industries.
Requirements:
- Native English speaker with background in Journalism, English or communications
- Open minded and strong interest in business issues in China and region
- High level of competence in writing, editing and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work independently to a high standard
- Able to work as part of team including designers, freelancers and other staff,
- Able to work in a deadline environment
Positions are located both in Tianjin area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to rberon@supplychain.cn.
EDITORIAL INTERNS
CHaINA Magazine, Asia’s leading operations magazine is looking for an enthusiastic and talented intern to join our editorial team.
Entering our third year, CHaINA Magazine is a bimonthly trade publication focused on supply chain and logistics in China and other developing markets in the Asian region. The magazine is distributed in print and online to senior executives in trade, manufacturing and a range of other functions. We have a strong focus on content and rely on freelancers and industry people to provide high quality content.
Job Duties:
The candidate will have the opportunity to research, write and edit articles, do interviews, cover events, develop story ideas and get involved in all aspects of magazine production. Excellent opportunities will be provided for meeting and networking with a wide range of senior executives providing exposure to many companies and industries.
Requirements:
- Native English speaker with background in Journalism, English or communications
- Open minded and strong interest in business issues in China and region
- High level of competence in writing, editing and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work independently to a high standard
- Able to work as part of team including designers, freelancers and other staff,
- Able to work in a deadline environment
Positions are located both in Tianjin area. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to rberon@supplychain.cn.
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