For those who work in the textile industry, local tailors, rug makers, bike mechanics, weavers, artisans, and anyone who needs to see up close for their profession, the loss of near vision during prime working years can affect their ability to earn a living and support a family. VisionSpring was founded on a very basic principle: "If you can’t see, you...
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Are you ready to use your logistics and procurement acumen to restore vision for millions of people in frontier and emerging markets? Would you like to work for an organization that combines the best of business and social impact practices?
VisionSpring, an international social enterprise, seeks a Supply Chain Operations Coordinator.
The Supply Chain Operations Coordinator has an important role in the In-Country planning, organizing, and carrying out of day-to-day Supply Chain Operations and large-scale projects for Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution.
A SCO Coordinator will be responsible for building a working relationship with our In-Country 3PL Warehouse and their Management Teams and will review and coordinate all Sales, POD, and Inventory Data into the VisionSpring SAP ERP system.
The SCO Coordinator will have a detailed awareness of stock on hand and actively monitor what is being used and support Global Supply Chain Management in managing stock and stock replenishments in a timely manner.
What You'll Do
Seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain department by reviewing current methodology and processes
Work closely with the Global Supply Chain Director and the IT department to create effective databases to manage and organize accurate warehouse inventory
Maintain a friendly and professional relationship with vendors while promoting company initiatives and values
Research and seek out the most cost-efficient shipment procedures and methods
Organize and oversee inventory by keeping a detailed database of available inventory and committed inventory per client.
Plan and implement supply chain Monthly Metrics and Inventory Cycle Count projects
Plan and coordinate the Registering of VisionSpring as an entity in your specific country of operations.
Plan and coordinate the opening of our own warehouse for In Country Supply Chain operations.
Be Hands-On for Inventory Management and Customer Order Picking, Order Processing and Shipping.
Requirements
Experience managing and improving supply chain data, information, and processes.
Experience managing warehouse operations, experience managing industry regulations.
Actively seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain by streamlining steps.
Professional communication skills are essential when conversing and negotiating with vendors.
Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.
Top-level understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes.
Ability to research companies and determine the best vendors to reach out to for various projects.
Previous experience with Supply Chain Management is essential.
Experience working in and maintaining databases using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others relevant to company processes.
Supply Chain Management certification is strongly preferred, and we welcome those with and without Undergraduate or Graduate Degrees to apply.
Compensation
Salary range is based on experience and education.
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