2014-07-16

Requisition Number

14-0033

Post Date

7/14/2014

Title

Global Supply Chain Inventory Associate

Job Family

Books for Asia

City

San Leandro

State

CA

Description

**Application deadline is 5:00 PM PDT on July 28, 2014**

**Must be eligible to legally work in the United States without sponsorship**

**No relocation assistance will be provided for this position**

Global Supply Chain Inventory Associate

Books for Asia

San Leandro, CA

The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia (BFA) program is seeking a Global Supply Chain Inventory Associate to work in its San Leandro, CA warehouse.

BFA receives and distributes up to one million brand new donated books and educational resources annually to 19 countries.  This is a new position that offers an individual with inventory, accounting, audit, and global supply chain warehouse experience the opportunity to contribute to BFA’s mission to improve the quality of information and life in developing Asia.  A successful candidate will understand the financial as well as supply chain aspects of Books for Asia’s warehouse operations.  The Associate performs all duties associated with inventory management and control, database integrity, data analysis, and financial recording and reporting.   High level of responsibility that mixes office and warehouse environments in the San Francisco Bay Area with opportunity to liaise with staff across Asia.  Great opportunity for a junior warehouse inventory associate or financial auditor to join an organization where he/she can be physically and intellectually active and make a tangible impact.

Books for Asia is the leading provider of donated information resources in Asia, connecting students, educators, and local and national leaders with the knowledge they need to thrive and flourish. Through donations and technology initiatives, we help infuse young students with an early love of reading essential to literacy; build knowledge in the business, legal, and science professions; sharpen vocational and research ability; and enhance much needed English-language skills to compete in the global economy.   Books for Asia (BFA) is part of The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia.   Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our programs address critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century—governance and law, economic development, women's empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years previous work experience in a major warehouse, fulfillment or distribution environment. In addition, minimum of 2 years of experience in the role of finance/inventory control analyst and experience in auditing and accounting related to supply chain management operations. Ability to perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory. Ability to work in supply chain management software and MS excel comfortably to analyze data and trends across multiple warehouse locations. Must possess ability to take direction and to work independently under general supervision.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with concentration in computer science, accounting, business administration, or supply chain management.

Preferred Experience:

•             Previous lead experience with warehouse audits

•             Extensive experience with supply chain management databases; advanced Excel skills

•             Inventory accounting background

•             Experience with book ISBN and title organization

•             Lean warehouse or other continuous improvement experience

•             First Aid, CPR and Safety Certified

•             Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

•             Forklift certified

•             Experience working with temporary labor staffing

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