Supply Chain Associate

Supply Chain Associate

The Supply Chain Associate reports to the Supply Chain Manager and manages the purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and distribution of equipment and materials for Woodcraft Rangers' Inland Empire (IE) locations and regional sites, ensuring program sites are supplied accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing & Vendor Relations
• Process approved spending plans: purchase materials for all WR IE locations and programs.
• Develop relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing, ensure quality, and resolve concerns.
• Manage and reconcile monthly credit card purchases.
• Warehouse & Logistics Operations
• Perform duties according to Woodcraft Rangers protocols and established safety procedures.
• Assist with logistics, including receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Thoroughly inspect merchandise for damages and contact suppliers to resolve shipment and delivery issues.
• Efficiently maintain warehouse and storage spaces.
• Regularly use equipment and tools that aid in moving equipment and supplies.
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Maintain accurate records of equipment/assets in internal inventory system and reportable district systems.
• Routinely perform asset and equipment checks at all WR locations.
• Conduct inventory counts as required by internal and external sources.
• Driving & Vehicle Care
• Regularly drive to receive and distribute equipment and supplies across Inland Empire program locations and to other WR regional sites as needed.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Woodcraft Rangers vehicles and equipment, including gas, repairs, and maintenance for all WR-related usage.
• Cross-Team Collaboration & Events
• In collaboration with the Supply Chain Team, develop and revise department policies and procedures and assist in the training of all WR staff on department policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with other departments, ensure department protocols for loss prevention are followed at HQ, IE and field locations.
• Assist with special events, including delivery of equipment, set-up/breakdown, etc.
• Reporting & Technical Support
• Prepare and present reports and/or findings on a regular basis (e.g., asset reports, quarterly inventory reports).
• Provide Level 1 technical support to staff to identify and resolve both software and hardware issues.
• Document support requests and resolutions via ticketing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to travel to various regions with Woodcraft Rangers programs to support or deliver equipment, across Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County (Inland Empire).
• Must be able to lift between 3050 lbs.
• Must have a Class C driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based systems.
• Plus Knowledge of Asset Management platforms, e-commerce platforms (Shopify), and/or Financial Systems such as Sage.
• Plus Troubleshooting both software and hardware.
• Plus Experience in inventory, purchasing, warehousing, and/or distribution.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing is required during working hours.
• The ability to travel across the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) and Greater Los Angeles area, using a car, is necessary several times a month.
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.
• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
• Working in both air and non-air conditioning environments.
• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.
• Camera must be on when taking remote meetings.

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.