Product Co-Ordinator, Permanent Full-time, £25 – 30k per annum D.O.E

A small family run import business is looking for an experienced and motivated Product Co-Ordinator to join this well-established and successful Ipswich office. This company has two operations/offices set up in China and the UK Office is situated in Ipswich for easy access to Felixstowe port.

They are committed and known for providing a quality service to their customers. Their team of qualified inspectors check everything from the loading, packaging and specification, ensuring that when a shipment is sent, it arrives exactly as ordered to meet the customers' expectation of quality.

What we're looking for in a Product Co-Ordinator...

• Technical background/ability
• Quality control experience and knowledge of UK testing standards.
• Good understanding of inventory procedures.
• Product inspection criteria - working with our inspectors in China to create best practice.
• Check product samples before they are sent out to our customers for approval.
• Organise exhibition display products for the Garden Furniture trade show, assemble display products each year. (This will involve staying away for a couple of days)
• Good telephone manner, communication and time management skills are essential. 
• Manage and send out parts/spares for Garden Furniture products.
• Visit customers if a problem has been highlighted with their product – check, investigate and look to resolve.
• Write accurate reports for administration and filing systems.

Desired Attributes for a Product Co-Ordinator…

• You will need a strong technical knowledge or an electrical background
• Want to learn how products are manufactured
• Ability assemble products and are physically fit
• Work on your own initiative, using attention to detail and communication with internal teams
• Skilled on Microsoft Excel and Word
• Hold a valid UK Driving Licence

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary £25–30k per annum, dependent on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday - to increase by an extra one each year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays.
• Life assurance
• Use of company van during work time