About this role
<p><img alt="" src="https://arjo.qbank.se/mb/_asset.php?media_id=212203&object_id=236645&type=preview&h=01fb2c489cda6c6db43e699b69565b25&p=dccda36951e6721097a93eae5c593859"></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Empowering careers at ARJO </b></p> <p><b>At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?</b></p> <p><b>This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.</b></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Empowering careers at ARJO</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">We are currently looking to employ an Supply Chain Specialist (Supply Chain Management). </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">To</span> support the Supply Chain and Operations functions by managing large datasets, maintaining and improving demand planning processes, supporting procurement and logistics activities, and driving the digital transformation of manual workflows. The role ensures data accuracy, efficient planning, and improved operational decision-making across the supply chain.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">Key responsibilities (not limited to these)</span></u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Demand planning, supplier evaluation and management, ordering process handling, inventory management, logistics coordination, monitoring inbound shipments, risk identification, performance reporting, and supporting supplier relationship management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Data extraction, cleaning, and consolidation from Sage X3 and Excel</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Maintaining demand planning and reporting files</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Ensuring accuracy and consistency across datasets</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Analysing approximately 2,500 SKUs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Supporting forecasting and stock planning</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Identifying risks such as shortages, overstocking, and slow-moving inventory</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Translating operational data into actionable insights</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Preparing structured PowerPoint presentations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Raising purchase orders and tracking shipments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Following up with suppliers and freight forwarders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Managing logistics documentation (airway bills, bills of lading, delivery notes)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Coordinating with sales, finance, rentals, service, and other departments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Improving workflows and reducing manual tasks</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">Experience and qualifications</span></u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">Qualification in Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">3-6 years experience in supply chain operations, or data analysis</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">Experience with large datasets</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">Advanced Excel Skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">ERP experience (Sage X3 preffered), </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">Power Query or Power BI advantageous</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:black">Understanding of supply chain fundamentals (Lead times, containers, Incoterms)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">Skills</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">Strong analytical thinking</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">high attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">process-driven mindset</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">strong communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">ability to work independently</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:black">comfortable handling incomplete or messy data.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">What we will offer in return</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;background-color:white">You will support our vision to be the most trusted par</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;background-color:white">tner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="background-color:white;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;background-color:white">Why diversity matters to us</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0 E-4pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;background-color:white">At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#434342"> </p><p> </p> <div><strong>Arjo is an equal opportunity employer. In line with the Employment Equity Act, Arjo is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all suitably qualified applicants. Appointment will be made in accordance with Arjo’s Employment Equity Plan.</strong></div> <p><strong>About Arjo</strong></p> <p><strong>At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.</strong></p> <p><strong>For more information about Arjo visit </strong><a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="http://www.arjo.com"><strong>www.arjo.com</strong></a></p>