Supply Chain Associate

Position Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Associate to support end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, vendor coordination, order tracking, inventory management, logistics oversight, and demand planning.
• This role requires strong communication skills, data accuracy, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners in a fully remote environment.
• The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable working with ERP systems, spreadsheets, and supply chain tools.

Key Responsibilities1. Order & Procurement Management

• Assist with purchase order creation, validation, and tracking in the company ERP system.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery timelines, and inventory availability.
• Ensure procurement documentation accuracy (POs, invoices, shipment documents).

2. Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve delays, discrepancies, or pricing issues.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Evaluate supplier performance and escalate issues when required.

3. Inventory Monitoring & Control

• Track inventory levels and support replenishment planning.
• Perform regular inventory reconciliation and help maintain accurate stock records.
• Assist in forecasting inventory needs based on sales, historical data, and seasonality.

4. Logistics & Shipment Coordination

• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery.
• Work with logistics partners to resolve shipping delays, routing issues, or documentation errors.
• Support freight scheduling, tracking, and delivery confirmations.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain supply chain reports including:
• Order status
• Inventory levels
• Supplier performance
• Lead time tracking
• Use Excel/Sheets and ERP dashboards to interpret supply chain KPIs and trends.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Communicate inventory issues, shipment delays, or supply risks promptly.
• Assist in improving supply chain workflows and documentation.

7. Process Improvement

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in procurement, inventory, and logistics processes.
• Support automation initiatives using ERP features or process optimization.
• Contribute to SOP creation and continuous improvement projects.

Required Skills & QualificationsCore Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations support.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes (procurement, inventory, logistics).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data validation).
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Good communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (preferred).
• Equivalent practical experience also considered.