Supply Chain Specialist

Savers; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Mental health programs

Annual bonus

Job summary

Savers is a remote-enabled Supply Chain/Logistics role based in the United States, covering Georgia or North Carolina. The role focuses on distributing goods to maximize profit, training partners, and coordinating with stores, RSCM, and nonprofit partners to ensure timely flow of goods.

The position involves extensive analytics, training responsibilities, and implementation of policies to minimize costs while maximizing margins. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Analytical forecasting and trouble-shooting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of day-to-day household collection.
• Expert level Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Inventory software including CRM and Except Anywhere.

Responsibilities

• - Analyze, prioritize, and recommend product mix to maximize store operating profit.
• - Support day-to-day partnerships with Non-Profits and Vendors.
• - Provide training for Non-Profit Partners and internal team members on supply chain management.
• - Establish and review policies and procedures to minimize costs and maximize margins.
• - Prepare and assist in writing business plans for Non-Profit Collection Programs.
• - Coordinate distribution schedules to maximize efficiencies.
• - Complete audits for stores and logistics locations to ensure accurate paperwork and partner payments.
• - Track partner performance to contracts.
• - Resolve delivery discrepancies between stores and partners.
• - Provide input to Fun Drive team concerning delivery and volume.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Troubleshooting

Household collection knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

CRM systems

Tools

CRM

Except Anywhere

Job description

Supply Chain/LogisticsRemote , United States

Work Type/Location: Remote/ Georgia or North Carolina . USA

Compensation: $67, 760.00 - $98,799.00

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.

Benefits offerings including :

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

Promote the Savers Corporate vision by being 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 on supply 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:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• 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

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Savers company information
• Charity mission
• Product categories (Soft, Hard, FOLI)
• Donor service
• Product organization and handling
• Safety
• Administrative reporting
• Any and all platforms around analyzing and partnering on financial reporting

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel in various geographical areas 15% - 30% 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 : 15% - 30%

Work Type/Location: Remote / Georgia or North Carolina . USA

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply

• Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
• Specialized health and wellness programs ( quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)

Paid Time Off

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay - Approximately 2 weeks
• 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
• 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

Retirement Plan

• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.

Life insurance

• Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan

Additional Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Performance Merit Increases
• Disability Insurance

We’re an equal opportunity employer:

All team members and job applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender or gender identity or any other factor protected by law.

Accessibility support statement:

We’re committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at: [phone]

Candidate AI usage policy:

Savers Value Village celebrates the uniqueness of our team members. As we get to know you through the interview process, we want to learn about what makes you one of a kind, including your authentic voice, thoughts, and honest answers to interview questions. For this reason, we ask that you do not use AI to develop responses or aid you in any way during interviews or technical assessments.