TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN, Multi Location
Context
Turquoise Mountain aims to transform the Afghan craft industry into a significant driver of national economic growth and job creation. Turquoise Mountain is at a crucial stage in its development, as it embarks on an ambitious five-year programme to transform the Afghan artisan sector right across the country, creating 5,000 new or better jobs for Afghan men and women. Turquoise Mountain also aims to use the Afghan artisan sector as a means to change people’s perceptions about Afghanistan, and thus “re-brand” the country. Part of this strategy is to demonstrate the high quality products that are made in Afghanistan. We currently supply jewellery, woodwork (architectural pieces and small gifts), ceramics and wall art to international retailers and designers. As we expand the number of buyers and designers that we supply and work with, our production has to match the demands of our clients. We have ambitious sales targets to be met in 2017 onwards and a crucial part of being successful is ensuring our artisans are well managed in the production of their products.
Purpose
To support the Sales and Design Manager in the production of orders for international clients by implementing and supervising our internal processes. The successful candidate in this role will be expected to have strong attention to detail and a good understanding of high quality or luxury products would be beneficial. They need to have a good eye for design and be confident in their communication skills, both verbal and written. Good spoken and written English is a must.
Roles and responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supporting the Sales and Design Manager by managing all production processes for international orders. This includes managing a critical path, cost sheets, spec sheets, sealed samples and quality control of all orders whether international, local or in-development projects.
Responsible for reporting all production issues/delays to Sales and Design Manager.
Liaising directly with artisan businesses to problem solve any production issues.
Working with the Sales Team to ensure all production processes are followed and completed e.g. cost sheets, spec sheets, quotations, sealed samples, quality control etc.
Responsible for ensuring all production paperwork is filed and updated with any changes.
Ensure specification sheets for existing and future products are completed and filed.
Quality control – spot checking and reviewing quality of products and ensuring high standards are adhered to.
Overseeing the management of the online product database.
Some client communication may be required so good written communication skills are a must.
Qualifications and experience
English language proficiency.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Competent Microsoft Office suite skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience of working with artisanal businesses or with crafts would be beneficial
Interested qualified candidates should send a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience to the below submission email no later than 26-July-2017. The subject line of the email must be: (TMT-20-2017)production officer .otherwise the application will not consider.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview
Post Date
Jul 15, 2017
Closing Date
Jul 25, 2017
Reference
TMT-20-2017 Production Officer
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
Salary is negotiable
Years of Experience
3 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Long-term
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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