Job Title : Supply Chain Operations Associate
Designation : Supply Chain Operations Associate
Skills Required : Source - Supplier Relationship Management
Qualifications : Any Graduation
Years of Experience : 0 to 2 years
Language Proficiency : English (International) – Proficient
Role Overview :
The Supply Chain Operations Associate will support the Supplier Onboarding Specialist to enable suppliers onto the Network for their respective Buyer customers. This role focuses on administrative tasks to expedite the registration and onboarding of new suppliers, as well as providing exceptional support to facilitate the supplier membership growth strategy.
You will manage day-to-day communication (via email and phone) with suppliers to ensure that they can effectively transact on the Network with Buyer customers. The role also requires working closely with cross-functional teams, including Network Deployment Leads, to achieve regional revenue targets and maintain excellent service delivery.
What Will You Do
- Supplier Onboarding Support : Assist in the registration and onboarding of suppliers onto the network, ensuring suppliers can transact efficiently with their Buyer customers.
- Customer Interaction : Handle written (email) and telephonic communications with suppliers, providing them with the necessary information and assistance to successfully transact on the Network.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams to ensure supplier requirements are met and to support supplier growth strategies.
- Supplier Training : Provide training to suppliers on how to configure and use their account on the Network, as well as how to create invoices.
- Supplier Relationship Management : Engage with assigned suppliers to ensure timely enablement and continuous compliance with Network processes.
- Tracking and Monitoring : Monitor and track supplier status through defined project milestones, ensuring progress and adherence to timelines.
- Prioritization : Prioritize strategic suppliers and accounts, based on records and information within the system, to ensure critical suppliers are onboarded efficiently.
- Process Improvement : Work with internal teams to help improve onboarding processes, identify bottlenecks, and streamline operations.
- Network Familiarity : Understand and communicate the value of ecommerce and network enablement, helping suppliers optimize their use of the Network.
What Are We Looking For
Excellent Communication Skills : Previous experience with verbal and written communication with customers or suppliers.Customer Service Skills : Experience in customer support, sales, or a related field, demonstrating strong service orientation.Cross-functional Team Experience : Experience working with cross-functional teams and multi-level management.Analytical & Problem-solving Skills : Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, particularly in technical troubleshooting.Presentation Skills : Ability to create clear and impactful presentations for suppliers and internal teams.Technical Background : Experience with technical or service delivery products, or providing support for technical solutions.Microsoft Office : Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.Procurement Knowledge : General knowledge of electronic procurement software and business processes, from requisitioning to payment.Roles and Responsibilities :
Supplier Relationship Management : Manage suppliers through tools and processes, ensuring they understand key value adds and industry objectives.Supplier Enablement : Proactively engage with suppliers to ensure on-time enablement and Network compliance.Training & Support : Provide training to suppliers on how to configure their accounts, use the Network, and create invoices.Internal Process Improvement : Work with other internal teams to improve the overall onboarding process and ensure supplier satisfaction.Network Familiarity : Understand and advocate for the value of ecommerce and supplier enablement features within the Network.Preferred Qualifications :
1 to 3 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management , Supply Chain Operations , or a related field.Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline.Experience with e-procurement software or similar platforms is a plus.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Skills Required
Process Optimization, Supply Chain Software