Supply Chain Administrator

AFL

Location: Duncan, South Carolina, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

MS Office
Excel
PowerPoint
Service Now

About the role

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

The Supply Chain Administrator is responsible for assisting the Strategic Sourcing Manager with a variety of customer service, sourcing, and supplier management strategies related to meeting objectives in cost, quality and service levels. They will be responsible for defining and maintaining reporting of the various Corporate Social responsibility initiatives as well as respond to all Customer/Corporate requests for needs within Supply Chain and helping maintain Minority Spend for AFL.

What We Offer:

A hybrid in-office schedule for qualifying employees
Flexible time off policy
401k Company Match ( up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional Development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with and industry-leading company

Responsibilities:

Mobile Device Management

Manage and assist all AFL employee requests for new mobile phones, upgrades, exchanges, device set up, and any mobile device issues in accordance with the AFL mobile device policy.
Monitor and maintain all requests through AFL’s internal Service Now system.
Monitor mobile device usage continuously to identify potential outliers and recommend opportunities for improvement; coordinate communication with service providers to ensure optimal overall AFL account setup
Other duties as assigned by the Strategic Sourcing Manager

Printer Fleet Management

Printer device management : Ensure printer fleet inventory accuracy.
Quarterly checks/ walk through of plants for fleet.
Review monthly fleet reporting: utilization metrics, printer meter reads, and devices that are not reporting.
Monitor and maintain all requests through AFL’s internal Service Now system.

Supplier Onboarding

Assist AFL functional departments in the coordination of suppliers’ onboarding
Communicate with potential AFL suppliers to ensure proper documentation is provided in compliance with AFL policy for setup
Assist with supplier onboarding mapping and process automation

Cross functional Department Assistance

Assist AFL functional departments with account setup to various suppliers selected by AFL Corporate Procurement for general use – e.g. office supplies, printer cartridges, etc.
Assist AFL functional departments with requisitions template setup
Place requisitions and monitor requisition progress on behalf of AFL user departments providing feedback on development to user departments until PO receipt

Corporate Social Responsibility

Promote Corporate Social Responsibility
Work with the Commercial Teams to respond to customer requests for CSR data and MWDVBE spend participation as needed.
Assist with MWDVBE mapping and process automation as needed
Coordinate events for AFL suppliers promoting MWDVBE participation and spend on first and second tier levels
Other Duties as assigned by Strategic Sourcing Manager

Personal Qualities:

Compelling and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze relevant metrics
Works well under pressure/stress
High attention to detail

Qualifications:

Proficient with MS Office Products; Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint specifically.
Prior office related experience in Supply Chain or Customer Service functions is a plus.

Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work indoors under climate controlled conditions. Employee may on occasion be required to work overtime.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

About AFL

Global manufacturer of fiber optic products and network services.

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