Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist
(Remote in BC, AB, SK, or MB - Canada)
Pay Range: $67,670 - $98,799
Who we are:
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You'll often hear us say that we are "Thrift Proud." It's the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect:
The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
What you get:
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization - from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life
What you'll be working on:
This position is responsible for the distribution of goods to maximize profit, increasing efficiencies
of partners and stores through training, and coordinating with stores, RSCM, partners to ensure
seamless and timely flow of goods. They work as the primary liaison for both stores and the
logistics functions of local non-profit partner network.
Essential Job Functions:
Independently analyze, prioritize, and provide recommendations of @types of product that maximize store operating profit through supply.
Troubleshoots and coordinates support for the day-to-day business partnerships with stores, team members, Non-Profits, Vendors and external customers to build and maintaincollaborative relationships.
Provide comprehensive training for Non-Profit Partners and internal team members.
Establish, teach and review all relevant policies and procedures including Supply Source Yield, SOH Forecaster Tool, CDC standards, etc, to minimize legal exposure and supply chain/material handling costs and also maximize product margin.
Prepare and assist in writing business plans for Non-Profit Collection Programs that include all aspects of the collection of clothing and household operation.
Interact with partners to facilitate and accelerate getting marketing approvals from Partners.
Coordinate distribution of product and schedules through Dedicated Delivery Plan and IMT to maximizeefficiencies and control costs.
Complete audit for store and logistic locations to ensure accurate paperwork and partner payments and policies and procedures are abided by.
Conducts analysis and makes business recommendations based on audit findings and results to management.
Track Partner performance to contractual agreement.
Resolve delivery discrepancies between the stores and partners to ensure proper monies are paid and avoid excessive cost.
Other functions may be assigned.
What you have:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate self-prioritization, analytical, forecasting and trouble shooting skills.
Ability to compile, prepare, and provide data in a clear and accurate format.
Advanced knowledge of day-to-day household collection.
Expert level computer skills of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrate organizational skills.
Highly detail-oriented.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to identify needs and recommend solutions
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work within the Savers culture and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to establish relationships with peers, internal and external customers, non-profit partners and vendors. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:
Ability to travel in various geographical areas 30 to 50% of the time, ability to work flexibleschedules that could require early morning or evening timeframes.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
Ability to bend, raise hands above head, and navigate getting on and off of a delivery truck
Ability to bend, raise hands above head, and navigate getting on and off a delivery truck
Travel: Up to 50%
Work Type/Location: Remote in BC, AB, SK, or MB - Canada
Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process. Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.
