Freight Assistant - (FTC 3 months)

 About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle

products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their

best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just

that.

We have consistently built our in-house expertise and spent millions in research and development on our relentless pursuit to making the best products possible.

Over the past 10 years we have focused on pushing the performance of products

and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high quality

Mous products rather than making cheap products for Amazons algorithm. All

with the aspiration that we can raise the standards of the industry and provide

people with better products.

We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

 About the Role

We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Freight Assistant to be a part of our expanding logistics team! As we grow both steadily and swiftly, we're embarking on numerous new projects. For these ventures, we require an enthusiastic individual who can work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Please note that this role will be situated at our office in Lahore (Upper Mall), working on-site from Monday-Thursday, with Friday being an optional WFH day. The normal working hours will be 8am – 5pm PKT but may require some occasional flexibility due to working with stakeholders based in China, UK and US. 

The role is for a fixed term of 3 months, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team at the end of the FTC.

 About You 

As a Freight Assistant at Mous, you'll work within our Logistics team and collaboratively with our New Product Development (NPD) team, Engineering team, Quality team, and Production team. You will report directly to Fadhliana (Yana), our Senior Logistics Coordinator based in our office in Dongguan, China.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment, playing a crucial role in driving our projects to successful completion with precision and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the logistics and freight department.
• Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct clerical duties, including file organization, data input, and mailing.
• Process accounts payable invoices.
• Support the operations and logistics teams as required, managing tasks and workflow efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How will success be measured?

• Communication Skills: Effectiveness in communicating with suppliers, and team members to resolve issues
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capability to handle unexpected challenges quickly
• Workload Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Inventory Management: Effectiveness in tracking stock levels and keeping track on records.

Skills requirements:

• Fluency in English is essential (both written and spoken). Language skills in Mandarin are a huge bonus!
• High school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 6 months of logistics or related experience, with a proven record of meeting performance targets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft and familiar with ERP is a bonus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.

 About Our Offer

Here’s a summary of the benefits of working at Mous:

• Long-Term Benefits:

Loyalty and commitment are greatly valued at Mous. We reward this with one month of paid leave after 5 years of service, as a token of our appreciation for your dedication.

• Competitive Compensation:

We offer a competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.

• Dynamic Work Culture:

Mous has fun yet focused work culture. Join a team of friendly professionals committed to fostering a high-performance, data-driven environment. Here, innovation thrives, and teamwork is paramount.

• Growth and Development Opportunities:

At Mous, we encourage you to dream big, work diligently, and actively make things happen. We support radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm.

• Seamless Remote Collaboration:

Working with Mous means you're an integral part of the team, no matter where in the world you are. We've streamlined communication between our global teams for efficient collaboration, ensuring you're a key participant in weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities (Pictionary, anyone?!).

 About Our Values

We have established 3 core values, which inform and enhance the way we work. We expect anyone joining the business to embrace these values as essential parts of Mous life, and we’re looking for people who will build upon them in fresh and inspiring ways.

• Get Results

By comprehending our business plan, each person can ensure that they are taking accountability for their contribution towards it. We value strategic prioritisation, ensuring that everyone is enabled to deliver their best work. We also champion traits such as innovation, grit and resilience – we think differently and aren’t afraid to fail.

• Work Together

We value collaboration highly, recognising that there’s a lot to be learned from each other, and are always prepared to listen. We encourage regular peer feedback, readily praising great work as well as challenging one another candidly. We like to celebrate what makes us both unique and united, committing to regular IDEA initiatives and finding opportunities to support our local communities.

• Enjoy The Ride

We invite everyone at Mous to grab new opportunities and find ways to make each role their own. Things can change fast in an unpredictable industry like ours, so we always want to stay agile. And of course we don’t just work hard – we also like to let our hair down and enjoy the more social aspects of being part of our brilliant team!

About Our Commitment

Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.

As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand (and take very seriously) our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we've placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we're proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.