Under the line management of the India Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for:
 
Regional Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support Better Cotton's stakeholder engagement with trade & industry in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, including traders, spinners, and other supply chain actors.
• Assist in planning in-person meetings, workshops, and webinars to foster an understanding of Better Cotton's Chain of Custody Standard and Better Cotton Platform throughout the supply chain.
• Support the delivery of training for the rollout of Better Cotton's Chain of Custody Standard and Traceability solution in the region.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to achieve country-specific uptake targets for Better Cotton.
• Act as a focal point for handling stakeholders' inquiries and provide timely and accurate responses to ensure smooth communication between Better Cotton and Supply Chain Actors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with ginners, traders, and suppliers to foster active participation and commitment to Better Cotton.
• Assist in conducting surveys and gathering feedback from supply chain actors to gain valuable insights for continuous improvement of Better Cotton programme.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to identify and address any potential challenges or concerns raised by stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution and effective relationship management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all training sessions conducted, including participant details and feedback, to track the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building initiatives.

Supply Chain Assurance and Monitoring

• Support in the selection of suppliers for monitoring, whether through remote or in-person assessments, following the prescribed Monitoring and Assessment Procedure.
• Support the conduction of Second party assessments for suppliers under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Compile comprehensive reports on the outcomes of Second party assessments and review them to identify areas for improvement and enhance training requirements.
• Support the implementation of monitoring tools or technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of supplier assessments.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of audit findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions taken by suppliers to facilitate continuous improvement and compliance with Better Cotton standards

Membership & Supply Chain Team Support and Collaboration

• Ensure seamless coordination and collaboration with the Better Cotton Secretariat, Members, Non-Members, Ginners and Partners to foster effective communication.
• Stay informed about the content and material created by the global team, enabling effective dissemination of Better Cotton's impacts, new developments, and achievements to supply chain actors and other stakeholders.
• Participating in internal meetings to provide updates on activities and facilitate information exchange between different regions.
• Proactively collaborate with the global team members and contribute ideas for process improvements, and better alignment between regional and global initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the progress and impact of Better Cotton in the region.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and contribute to the exchange of ideas and best practices for continuous improvement and better alignment between different departments.
• Assist in conducting regular performance assessments of supply chain programs and initiatives, providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

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- Experience working in the supply chain of a large retailer, brand or textile supplier

- Knowledge of traceability and associated technologies

- Experience of designing and delivering training

Working arrangements
 
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in the Delhi, India. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10am – 4pm,   staff are required to come to the Better Cotton Delhi office as per flexible working policy (currently minimum one week in every 6 weeks)  and can work from home accordingly.
 
The position may require travel in- and outside of the country / region not more than 2 weeks of long haul trips and not more than 15 short-haul trips 2-3-day trips.
 
What we offer

• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
• Continuous learning and development
• Employees Provident Fund
• Mediclaim and Life Insurances
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas
• Enhanced parental benefits
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.