Production Specialist (Mandarin or Vietnamese fluency)

Salary Competitive

Rens' mission is to empower the next generation of world changers; those who break boundaries, follow their dreams and make a huge impact on generations after them. Come join us on our journey to create the first-ever #CoffeeSneaker! We're offering a Procurement and Production Specialist position in the Helsinki region. If you would like to be a part of history and help build the Nordics' first sustainable sneaker brand, this job is for you.


What we are looking for

A collaborative, creative, and highly organized specialist to join our team as a Production Specialist. You will be responsible for all aspects of production and logistics while collaborating with our management team in product development.


What you will do

  • Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the company's products

  • Keep constant contact with current partner suppliers and factories

  • Constantly find new potential suppliers to improve the product quality, costs, and production lead time

  • Ensure that assigned vendors meet production and time requirements

  • Assess and report on suppliers’ performance

  • Travel to production sites (China and Vietnam) and supervise the production processes


The ideal candidate has:

  • Absolute fluency in English (no Finnish required)

  • Fluency in Mandarin or/and Vietnamese

  • Experience in working with vendor sourcing, procurement, logistics, international trade or similar work experience

  • Willing to travel internationally whenever needed


It would be a plus if you also have:

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, Google Apps

  • Strong knowledge of sourcing and manufacturing processes for apparel, especially footwear


What we can offer

  • A unique and global business opportunity

  • A chance to build the Nordics' first sustainable sneaker brand and a future market leader in global sustainable fashion

  • Valuable professional experience in the intersection of International Trade, eCommerce, Fashion, and Cleantech

  • Competitive compensation and travel allowance

  • Opportunity to grow your career and improve personal skills

  • A beautiful and spacious storefront office in the city centre of Helsinki, Finland

  • International, creative, and “super cool” co-workers

  • Endless coffee (duh!)


NOTE!

  • Please kindly submit your application through The Hub. We don't process applications submitted through our emails.

  • We process applications as soon as we receive them. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

For more information or questions please contact us at works@rensoriginal.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Equity package
Equity package

Want to be a partner? Look no further.

Pension plan
Pension plan

We take care of you, even when you are old and wrinkly.

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Working at
Rens Original

At Rens, we’re building a new footwear generation made from the world’s most advanced technologies and sustainable materials. Like all of us living in the era of fast-fashion, we too are frustrated with the insane amount of waste produced by the fashion industry. We believe that by combining sustainable materials with technology and style, we can create the world’s best sneaker, without wasting precious resources from Mother Nature. Learn more about us here https://rensoriginal.com/

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