The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Supply Chain Product and Learning System Co-ordinator in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
The Item Master is the product data management system for SCI globally. It holds approximately 11,000 products procured by the organization, with around 900 supply catalogues reviewed and verified annually. The Product and Learning System Co-ordinator will be responsible for full ownership and management of the Item Master system and functional lead for the supply chain data held on the SCI Learning Management System (LMS). For both systems, driving data quality and optimal use to support business processes and learning. They will also support ongoing management of the Inventory Management System (TIM). The role will lead discussion and liaise with colleagues and system admins for other data systems using product data, including procurement, warehousing and inventory and finance, to resolve technical issues, identify process and system improvements and develop data reporting. Where future enhancements are needed to the supply chain product and learning system co-ordinator will take the lead in initiating these activities and liaising with stakeholders in IT, and other projects across the organization.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Fast learner in systems environment
- Experience working with large data sets, ensuring quality, accuracy and relevance of data captured and processed.
- A passion for quality data management, control and optimisation to support business processes.
- Proven experience in the implementation of IT systems and with business requirements gathering and process/workflow analysis skills.
- Experience working with a standardised Business Analysis methodology and associated processes and tools.
- Proactive problem identifier and solver
- A demonstrable ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
- Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate/mediate; to facilitate the resolution of conflicting business requirements and work effectively with cross functional stakeholders from different teams.
- People Management experience.
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and able to take the initiative and ownership to deliver value to the business.
- Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally.
Desirable
- Non-profit sector knowledge/experience. Particularly within Supply Chain.
- Experience in a range of business process and systems including Financial Systems (Agresso), HR Systems (Oracle HCM), Procurement (SAP Ariba), Planning and M&E, Awards/Grant Management systems, Advocacy and Supporter Database/CRM.
- Familiar with/previous experience working with the Scrum methodology.
- Experience using Confluence and JIRA systems.
- Experience using Power BI
- Interest in supply chain learning and development.
- Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, or Arabic).
We can offer circa £44,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found available for download at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.