Company: BDS Industrial Solutions Inc.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment: Part-time (25-30h/week on average)
Work Type: Hybrid (mostly remote with occasional visits to office)
Start Date: January 2026
Compensation: Base salary $3,000/month plus performance-based bonuses
About Us
BDS Industrial Solutions Inc. is a growing Vancouver-based firm specializing in industrial LED lighting and custom solutions. With a lean team, we're scaling quickly and seek a self-motivated, high-achieving professional to handle our back-office operations. This role is crucial for maintaining efficiency, allowing us to focus on sales and innovation. We're looking for someone with tiger-like focus, integrity, and a commitment to fairness. Detail-oriented individuals who thrive on consistency and ethical standards will excel here.
Role Overview
As Operations Manager, you'll manage administrative, accounting, inventory, logistics, and client follow-up tasks with minimal guidance. Your good judgment and straightforward communication will help maintain smooth cash flow, strong supplier and client relationships, and accurate CRM management through the Zoho Suite. Ideal for a proactive achiever who values rules, follows through on responsibilities, and can handle workloads without overwhelming boundaries - this is a role for someone who sees the big picture and delivers results independently.
Key Responsibilities
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Liaise with suppliers for purchases, negotiate terms, and track deliveries.
• Manage inventory and logistics, including order fulfillment and coordination with our warehouses.
• Maintain and update Zoho Suite (CRM, Books, Inventory etc.) with accurate client data, notes, and activity logs.
• Follow up with clients via phone and email for overdue invoices, order status, and general inquiries - polite, persistent, and professional.
• Keyword “Karamba”.
• Handle general admin tasks like expense reports, filing, and ad-hoc support for the team.
Qualifications
• 2+ years in administrative, bookkeeping, or operations roles, with proven integrity and sound judgment in handling responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Zoho Suite (CRM, Books, Expense, Inventory etc.), familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for supplier and client interactions, including follow-up calls - no hesitation in pursuing resolutions fairly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to follow rules, communicate honestly, and manage workloads effectively without constant supervision.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, small-team environment; initiative and ethical standards are essential.
• Bonus: Experience with small business finance or logistics; references highlighting trustworthiness and consistency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Achieve 98% accuracy in accounts payable/receivable reconciliations monthly.
• Resolve 95% of client follow-up queries within 24 hours.
• Maintain Zoho CRM, Inventory data accuracy at 100%, with weekly audits.
• Ensure supplier orders are processed within 48 hours, with zero stockouts due to delays.
• Keep all bills paid on time (target: 100% compliance with payment terms).
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@bdsindustrial.com with the subject "Operations Manager Application - Your_Name" and include the keyword mentioned in the Key Responsibilities section above. Include your date of birth. We'll schedule interviews before year-end for a January 2026 start.
If you're the type who pushes through challenges with fairness, focus, and grit, you'll thrive here. Join a team that values principled hustle and getting it done right - apply today!
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