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Savers | Value Village Supply Chain Specialist in United States
Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist ( Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey)
Pay range: $67,670 to $98,799
Savers Benefits
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date
Accrual rate ranges from .019 to .038 per regular hour worked
Holiday Pay
Based on position and full-time/part-time status
6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
- Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
- Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Performance Merit Increases
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.
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
Support day-to-day business partnerships with all Non-Profits and Vendors to build and maintain collaborative relationships
Provide comprehensive training for Non-Profit Partners and internal team members onsupply chain management.
Establish, teach, and review all relevant policies and procedures including Supplier 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 operation
Interact with partners to facilitate getting marketing approvals from Partners
Coordinate distribution of product and schedules through Dedicated Delivery Plan to maximize efficiencies and control costs
Complete audit for store and logistic locations to ensure paperwork and partner payments are accurate
Provide recommendations based on audit findings and expert advice to management
Track Partner performance to contractual agreement
Resolve delivery discrepancies between the stores and partners to ensure proper monies paid and avoid excessive cost
Other functions may be assigned
Provide input to Fun Drive team concerning delivery, quality, volume. Ability to set up and review fun drive in CRM
Ability to direct and provide Oversite for ADS team on delivery schedule and volume needs by market/store.
Train CDM/ADS attendants on except anywhere platform.
What you have:
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
Demonstrate self-prioritization, analytical, forecasting and trouble shooting skills.
Advanced knowledge of day-to-day household collection
Expert level computer skills of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate organization skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to work within the Savers culture
Ability to work with a broad spectrum of stakeholders from Savers and Non-Profit Partners
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Inventory software including CRM and Except anywhere
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel in various geographical areas 30 to 50% of the time, ability to work flexible schedules 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
FLSA: Exempt
Travel: up to 50%
Work Type/ Location: Remote – Must reside in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey
Savers is an E-Verify employer