Supply-chain Analyst

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
We are an early-stage startup dedicated to providing rental solutions for consumer tech products. Our mission is to make the latest and most innovative tech products accessible to everyone, without the burden of ownership. As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain, managing delivery logistics, establishing strong partnerships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Interested in joining a promising startup that just got funded and accompanying it from 0 to 100?

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy, aligning it with the company's goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities to optimise the supply chain, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish mutually beneficial relationships.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and reliable procurement of high-quality tech products for our rental inventory.
- Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery logistics, including selecting, onboarding, and managing delivery partners.
- Continuously monitor and optimise delivery processes to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Develop and document SOPs for various supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and order fulfilment.
- Ensure SOPs are standardised, efficient, and aligned with best practices in the industry.
- Oversee inventory management activities, including forecasting demand, setting stock levels, and optimising inventory turnover.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights, customer feedback, and sales data to improve demand planning accuracy.
- Implement inventory tracking systems and processes to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.
- Identify areas for process improvement within the supply chain and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement quality control measures to minimise errors, defects, and customer complaints.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of proven experience in supply chain management, preferably in a startup or e-commerce environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and vendor management.
- Proficiency in procurement strategies, negotiation techniques, and contract management.
- Experience in managing delivery logistics and establishing SLAs with third-party partners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement SOPs and drive operational improvements.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools.

**PERSONAL QUALITIES (as important as skills)**
- Entrepreneurial: You might already be a founder or have that startup spirit - you certainly don’t want to just be an employee.
- Creative: You think outside the box to relentlessly find innovative solutions
- Challenger: You like to push yourself and go beyond your own goals. We’re ambitious and we want you to be too
- Quality-driven: You create great work you’re proud of
- Team player: You share ideas, convey the vision, empower your team