The Associate, Operations, will work under the supervision of the Senior Associate, Operations and should be a strong team member who can assist in the continued development of the operations team and contribute to the further effective running of Safe Water Now Operations. The holder of this position carries the responsibility in regards to program supplies management, warehouse/store management and asset management for the integrity of the Safe Water supply chain system. The operations must be able to rapidly respond to programs needs, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.

Develop program materials inventory control systems and practices and ensure they are implemented
Work with Operations and Safe Water Now Program managers to identify and implement an inventory management app/software to track program supplies along the supply chain.
Oversee, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual program inventory stock takes and report to Management on stock positions including any discrepancies that may arise.
Liaise with head of procurement, to support in coordinating the logistics of chlorine refills supplies to the field offices. Ensure accurate data is returned on the volume of chlorine received.
Work with area coordinators to ensure chlorine and dispenser hardware stock cards and bin cards are regularly updated and the data there in is accurately captured.
Work with the program team to ensure the correct stock procedures, (FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO) for goods in the warehouse/store are used.
Ensuring that all program inventory and materials are controlled and managed properly in accordance to donor-specific policies.
Promptly inform the lead for Operations and Safe Water Now program leads, any areas of concern or potential or suspected internal or external inventory management policy violations.
Develop and support implementation of inventory management improvement plans.
Support in identification, piloting and implementation of modern/innovative inventory management systems/apps
Train program team on new inventory management SOPs, best practices and develop a monitoring methodology for their application.
Analyze inventory related data and develop periodic reports and bulletins.