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Packaging Procurement Asssociate (f/m/d)

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Hive

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You should have 1+ year in supply chain or procurement, strong communication skills, a hands-on approach, and language proficiency (English + one of German, Spanish, Italian, or French).
  • You will manage inventory records, implement control practices, resolve customer queries, analyze turnover rates, onboard suppliers, and collaborate with teams to enhance sales and margin.

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm to build an early-stage VC-backed company and reshape the logistics industry
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive and hands-on mentality
  • Curiosity to dive deeper into e-commerce operations and understand customer pain points
  • You have at least 1 year of work experience in supply chain /buying/ procurement/e-commerce
  • You are a good communicator to interact and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
  • You enjoy operational work, have a hands-on mentality, and thrive in a customer-focused business environment
  • You structure your work, are diligent, know how to prioritize, and are able to plan ahead in an exciting growth environment
  • You love writing things down and sharing your ideas
  • Used a helpdesk tool in the past (Ideally Zendesk)
  • You speak English on a business level as well as one of the following languages German, Spanish, Italian, or French (C1)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain accurate inventory and records using the Hive App and data analysis tools
  • Implement best practices for inventory control, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
  • Meet customer expectations for quality of packaging, packing, and value-added services as outlined by the customer.
  • Handle customer queries and problem solve meeting operational needs and meeting customer satisfaction
  • Analyze inventory turnover rates and develop strategies to reduce extra stock while meeting customer demand.
  • Implement and manage a visibility board that includes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to support continuous improvement.
  • Ability to onboard new suppliers
  • Ability to problem solve, work independently, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gains and maintains an understanding of the manufacturing capabilities, customers, products, sales programs, competitors, and service needs.
  • Identify preferred suppliers that can meet technical needs of the request.
  • Proactively offers relevant products to sales and operations.
  • Helps develop and grow sales and margin by developing an effective working relationship with the Growth team.
  • Creates and updates purchase orders.
  • Prepares various reports as required.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Documents processes and shares knowledge with stakeholders

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Packaging Procurement Associate?

The primary role includes managing inventory, implementing best practices for inventory control, handling customer queries, analyzing inventory turnover rates, onboarding suppliers, and developing effective relationships with the Growth team.

What type of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in supply chain, buying, procurement, or e-commerce is required.

What languages do I need to speak to apply for this role?

You need to speak English on a business level as well as one of the following languages: German, Spanish, Italian, or French (C1 level).

What kind of team culture can I expect at Hive?

Hive fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, empowerment, and constructive feedback in a positive and inspiring work atmosphere, with a highly driven team of experienced individuals.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth at Hive?

Yes, Hive provides opportunities for personal and professional growth as it is a young company with an entrepreneurial culture operating at a fast pace.

What benefits does Hive offer to its employees?

Hive offers attractive compensation, virtual employee stock options, 30 vacation days annually, a wellness and productivity budget, flexible working hours, and access to free drinks and snacks in the office.

Will I have access to the tools and equipment I need for my job?

Yes, Hive provides the operating system and hardware of your choice, along with any additional tech equipment required to perform your best work.

Are there team events or activities?

Yes, Hive organizes regular team events such as off-sites and workcations to promote team bonding and collaboration.

How does Hive approach diversity and inclusion?

Hive is committed to fostering diversity in every team and does not discriminate based on religion, skin color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

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Hive

Cloud-based AI solutions for understanding content

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions to understand, search, and generate content, and is trusted by hundreds of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. The company empowers developers with a portfolio of best-in-class, pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests every month. Hive also offers turnkey software powered by proprietary AI models and datasets, unlocking breakthrough applications for critical business needs with deep learning and generative AI. Collectively, Hive's technology is transforming approaches to platform integrity / content moderation (including AI-generated content detection), brand protection, sponsorship measurement, context-based ad targeting, and more. Hive has raised over $120M from leading investors, including General Catalyst, 8VC, Tomales Bay Capital, and Glynn Capital. In April 2021, Hive announced a $50M Series D at a $2B valuation. The San Francisco-based company has 200+ full-time employees globally, in addition to a distributed workforce of more than 5 million global contributors that supports data labeling operations.