Supply Chain Product System and Data Officer
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Save the Children Internation…
- Expires 28 Apr 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the–Supply Chain Product System and Data Officer at any existing Save the Children office location. Save the Children International is improving Supply Chain processes by introducing new procurement and Item Master (product data) systems. The Product System and Data Officer will be responsible for full ownership and management of the Item Master system driving data quality and optimal use of the product data and system to support business processes. 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 Item Master system, the Product System and Data Officer will take the lead in initiating these activities and liaising with stakeholders in IT, and other projects across the organization.
We offer an option of flexible of working hours.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Related Duties.
Qualifications and Experience
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
• Experience working with large data sets, ensuring quality, accuracy and relevance of data captured and processed.
• A passion for quality data management, control and optimization 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 standardized Business Analysis methodology and associated processes and tools
• A demonstrable ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organize and prioritize work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present both at a technical and non-technical level
• 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
• 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 (especially international development projects)
• 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
• Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, or Arabic)
How to Apply
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. Apply online, visit the website below.
