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Ochre is looking for a production coordinator to join its London studio.

Ochre is a British-based furniture, lighting and accessory design company with trade showrooms in London and New York, with a closely-knit team of approximately 20 at each location.  We work closely with reputable interior designers and architects from all over the world and assist in creating warm, luxurious and elegant interiors.  All our products are manufactured by craftsmen, and Ochre’s calm individuality is expressed through their use of complementary natural materials to make each piece truly unique and timeless.

Primary responsibilities:

• log and administer all client payments from accounts, place purchase orders for all products and log purchase order numbers on systems
• record and regularly administer all inventory of stock and component parts transferred and stored in all locations, reporting any anomalies to production heads, sales executives and finance manager for collaborative investigation and accurate resolution
• manage product and component imports/exports and provide active cover for the logistics coordinator when required, and be fully aware of changing customs requirements
• manage annual stocktake process with all teams to ensure physical stock records matches records on system. This will include supervising regular cycle-counting of component parts where applicable to ensure accurate records
• support the accounts team with product ‘building’ processes and order allocations on Sage200
• organise showroom inventory and monitor movement
• oversee and monitor production of all Ochre handles orders, including stocks of component parts and periodic replenishment, internal logistics, QC, development, pricing, stock management, product ‘build’ on systems, packing and dispatches
• monitor and consider re-ordering points for stock parts to ensure smooth supplier operations

General:

• provide general administrative support to production team such as organising delivery between suppliers, booking appropriate couriers and making cost comparisons
• gain a full understanding of the complete range of Ochre products, components and suppliers and required standards, to assist production heads as necessary when requested e.g. quality checking, sourcing appropriate packaging etc.
• ensure a smooth end-to-end production flow to meet business demand and deadlines
• work with the production technician and logistics coordinator to coordinate showroom changeovers, events, and domestic and international trade shows
• organise and manage personal workload and workplace in an efficient and effective manner
• monitor product codes on Sage200 to ensure consistency and accuracy
• arrange postage of all relevant small orders and samples where appropriate and in collaboration with members of the Ochre team
• contribute to the business’s sustainability policies, and suggest changes and improvements
• assist colleagues with tasks as and when required to ensure efficient running of the business

www.ochre.net

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