Supply Chain Assistant
Coordinate activities involved in the procurement, manufacture, and distribution of goods.
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- What's it like to be a Supply Chain Assistant?
- How to become a Supply Chain Assistant
- Latest Supply Chain Assistant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Supply Chain Assistants
What's it like to be a Supply Chain Assistant?
A Supply Chain Assistant plays a role in maintaining and facilitating the operations of a supply chain, which can span various industries like manufacturing, retail, or logistics firms. Their responsibilities typically include ordering and tracking inventory, managing supplier relations, and assisting in the planning of logistics and distribution strategies. In addition, they often contribute to efficiency improvements by analyzing and optimizing processes based on data derived from the supply chain. Supply Chain Assistants usually work within a team and often communicate with different departments and external vendors.
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating and overseeing the receipt, handling, and scheduling of products in the supply chain.
- Tracking and analyzing inventory, including forecasting future stock needs.
- Facilitating the delivery of goods from suppliers to customers.
- Communicating with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments regarding orders and delivery schedules.
- Handling basic tasks in the order fulfillment process, such as order entry, order checking, and shipping.
- Preparing and maintaining necessary documentation related to supply chain activities, such as invoices, order forms, and other related paperwork.
How to become a Supply Chain Assistant
A bachelor degree is usually required. Some employers may accept an associate degree instead.
- Earn an associate or bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business, supply chain logistics or related field.
- Gain experience through on-the-job training and an entry-level role.
- With enough experience, you could move up to the role of Coordinator.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Supply Chain Assistant employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Supply Chain
Purchase Orders
Commerce
Spoken Chinese
Supplier Performance
Administrative Support
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Operations
Data Entry
Warehouse
Microsoft Office
Organised
SAP Software
Invoicing
Thoroughness
Communication Skills
Inventory Management
Shipping
Business Administration
Hard Working
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