Supply Chain Specialist (English speaking)
The Role and Main responsibilities
The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) is a member of the Supply Chain Services team within i+solutions’ Procurement and Supply Services department and is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain of medicines and health products from client request to final delivery. The SCS Specialist (this is a junior/medior role) acts as the supply chain expert for a portfolio of assigned countries.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Order Management: processing orders from clients (usually via an online marketplace) and converting these orders into purchase orders to be placed on international suppliers.
- Exportation and Importation: converting supplier purchase orders into shipments and ensuring all necessary exportation and importation documentation is in place.
- Transportation: arranging pick-up of the orders with i+solutions’ selected Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and overseeing the pick-up, transportation and delivery of shipments at the clients chosen to point of delivery, e.g. port of entry, central medical store.
- Customer Service: Ensuring the clients are provided with excellent customer service with timely updates on orders and shipments.
- Performance Management: executing order management and transportation within agreed-upon lead times to ensure i+solutions meets its KPIs with its donors.
- Data Management: ensuring operational and performance data is logged on a timely basis, in full and without errors.
- Quality Management: ensuring goods are ordered and transported as per i+solutions’ quality standards and that work is executed as per i+solutions’ ISO-certified/GDP-compliant processes, SOPs and work instructions.
- Continuous Improvement: actively contributing to i+solutions’ commitment to innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, management, public health, business or other related areas or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a procurement and/or Supply Chain and/or logistic role
- Fluency in English. Professional knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plus
- Experience with ERP or other supply chain management systems
- IT-proficient, with experience in Microsoft Office 365.
- Eligible to work in the Netherlands and live in The Netherlands.
Behavioral competencies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Solution-oriented with a high sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.
- Dynamic and solution orientated.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Can work independently but also as a team player
What we offer:
- Working in a great team and in a pleasant atmosphere
- A drive for purpose and a multi-cultural environment
- Teaming with professionals that put passion into our mission
- An Internship allowance and excellent opportunities for personal development
- Travel expenses compensation
Values and background check
i+solutions has a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse. i+solutions may conduct background and reference checks on applicants who accept job employment offers. Please apply with your CV and cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this position careers@iplussolutions.org
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