Sr. Associate- Global Exports

The team you would join:
The Operations Team at Greenlight Planet works on planning, controlling, and supervising the manufacturing, production and order delivery processes on a day to day basis. We have a team of Associates, Managers and a whole production side that works on managing stock control and inventory checks. The team also dedicatedly works on documenting procedures for third-party monitoring and timely order deliveries. Operations at Greenlight Planet is responsible for last mile delivery, warehouse management, import and export orders and SAP procedures. 

About the role:
As part of the Global Exports Team, you will be supporting the supply chain and order fulfilment of impactful organizations in over 40 countries. This role encompasses a wide range of operational responsibilities including inventory planning, supply chain management, import & export shipments, and liaising with our customers. 

What you would be expected to do:
> Order Fulfilment: Support the order fulfilment process for Ex-Shenzhen orders. This includes accepting POs, issuance of pro-forma invoices, preparation of import/export documents, and proof of delivery. Coordinate with production teams and follow through to ensure orders are shipped within accepted lead times
> Supply chain and inventory planning: Monitor the inventory needs of Greenlight’s warehouses located throughout Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Prepare weekly reports and planning schedules on time to provide accurate data on inventory statuses. Monitor Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), Update data weekly for India and African Countries
> Partnership Management: Laisse with customers’ operations teams to ensure delivery needs, including documentation, are met on time Communicate reminders for payment terms to be met and provide support for partners in relation to importation and warranty requests
> Monitoring of trade regulations: Closely monitor import regulations regarding off-grid solar solutions for countries where our partners are located Help address queries in relation to imports raised by customers
> Tracking Shipments: Track our shipments and coordinate with shipping line in case of delay to solve the problem
> Process Optimization: Identify areas to optimize process and costs including automation of processes, mitigating air freights, and delayed orders
> SAP Procedure: Must have knowledge and experience of working on SAP which includes preparation of Pre-Shipment and Post shipment invoices, Sales Orders, generating PO’s, Delivery Challans etc.
> Any other business as assigned by your supervisor

You might be a strong candidate if you:
> Top marks at a Regional or Globally recognized University with a degree in operations, business administration, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant discipline
> Advanced degree is welcome
> Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in a supply chain and logistics environment
> Keen attention to detail
> Highly analytical with high degree of competency in Excel/Google Sheets, BI software (Looker, Microsoft BI, Tableau) and other analytical tools
> Knowledge and working experience of ERP systems (SAP R3, Oracle, etc.)
> Strong Understanding of Microsoft SQL, HTML, and JavaScript a plus
> Critical Thinker: Very strong ability to structure problems and drive towards solutions even in ambiguous situations
> Entrepreneurial Spirit with qualities of being able to work independently and figure things out with innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and presence of mind
> Track record of success in their role e.g., fast promotion, demonstrable experience in exceeding results in their role
> Excellent communication skills, energy, and the ability to handle challenges at a rapidly growing organization
> Demonstrates humility
> Passionate about working with rural, off-grid consumers and resolving their issues
> Willing to work as a Team Player and demonstrates the Proactive approach
> Driven by the social mission to provide energy to consumers and employment to rural communities. Should be a value driven individual.

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):
> An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry
> The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world
> A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds > Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy

We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment:
We believe that diversity (of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, personality type, perspective, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different) enriches innovation and our competitiveness in the market. 
We strive to ensure diverse perspectives inform critical decisions, and we actively work towards ensuring all Greenlighters feel like they belong.  We also know that sustaining an inclusive workplace requires conscious effort and is a continuous journey, not an end-state.
Greenlight recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes individuals based on experiences and demonstrated job performance, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/AIDS status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

What to expect from us, after you submit your application:
The first step is to apply for the job opening through Greenlight’s career website or by emailing your resume to one of our HR representatives.  You can expect an email response within three weeks regarding the status of your application.  If you are shortlisted for consideration, we’ll set up a conversion with you to learn more about your interests and background, share more about the job requirements and Greenlight Planet, and to answer any initial questions you may have.