Job Description

SUMMARY
The Supply Chain Associate will work closely with the Supply Chain Analyst and Director of Supply Chain and will be responsible for delivering excellent Supply Chain services to the Buff City Soap stores from suppliers, third party transportation partners, and our carriers. Additionally, this role will act as the liaison between internal departments to determine solutions and Improve Supply Chain service and efficiency.

To ensure success as a Supply Chain Associate, you should possess experience in customer service, problem solving and analysis. The Supply Chain Associate will be someone whose industry experience and capability translates into establishing a high level of Franchise Support and improving overall service to our FZ network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting Supply Chain Analyst with service improvements and maintain low costs to stores
• Monitor and respond to store requests and Inquiries daily while quickly solving problems with success
• Monitor store compliance across established SOPs & deploy improved processes cross-functionally
• Take Initiative to Identify and quantify service or cost opportunities through data analysis
• Work with current systems to help enhance current capabilities or explore alternative solutions
• Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain Ops & Procurement to solve vendor/store Issues
• Process and analyze freight claims as needed for LTL & new parcel freight management
• Take on special projects to Improve performance and assist with implementations as directed or as self-Identified

BASIC & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of professional procurement experience, focused on supply chain or logistics
• An analytical approach to work and continuous improvement mindset
• Experienced In customer and supplier relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Experience performing in a goal-setting environment preferred
• Written communication skills including financial and operational reports
• Proficiency with Excel and data management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAVEL

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/ standing
• Constantly operates a computer or other office equipment
• Travel: Rarely (Less than 10%)

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