ISCO Specialization 3343.1.5 Supply Chain Assistant
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Supply Chain Assistant: Supply chain assistants work closely together with managers in the operations processes, namely purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. They help with administrative and pragmatic follow up of actions such as invoicing, drafting and preparation of contracts and purchasing orders, reconciliation of inventory against documents, and communication with distribution channels.
Essential Skills
- Budget For Financial Needs
- Supply Chain Principles
- Use Office Systems
- Perform Business Research
- Organise Business Documents
- Support Managers
- Office Software
- Perform Office Routine Activities
Optional Skills
- Carry Out Inventory Control Accuracy
- Quality Standards
- Sales Department Processes
- Forecast Production Quantities
- Monitor Staff Absences
- Coordinate Purchasing Activities
- Inventory Management Rules
- Handle Returns
- Maintain Relationship With Suppliers
- Analyse Supply Chain Strategies
- Purchase Supplies
- Operations Department Processes
- Use Sales Forecasting Softwares
- Interpret Business Information
- Use Production Planning Software
- Issue Sales Invoices
- Maintain Relationships With Stakeholders
- Monitor Manufacturing Quality Standards
- Prepare Purchasing Reportings
- Assist In Planning Production Scheduling
- Provide Manufacturing Documentation
Alternative Names
- Supply Chain Logistics Assistant
- Global Supply Chain Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Supply Chain Supervisor
- Supply Chain Officer
