Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: As per respective grade and commensurate with relevant experience and skills

Location: Lahore - Pakistan

Application closing date: 21-09-2024

About the Job

Better Cotton is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join its Membership & Supply Chain team based in the Better Cotton Pakistan Office, in Lahore, who will help facilitate the adoption of the Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody standard (both mass balance and traceability models) in Pakistan and the Australasia region. The Membership & Supply Chain Officer will be mainly responsible for onboarding suppliers and manufacturers into the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Standard, training and supporting the team with service delivery to members as well as non-members to prepare them for sourcing Better Cotton.

The ideal candidate has experience in assisting to roll-out new systems and processes throughout textile supply-chain and stakeholder engagement. Experience in traceability is a plus. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, and we therefore seeking a service-oriented individual able to respond new challenges, identify and analyse problems, and contribute to finding solutions proactively.

This position will report to Senior Traceability Coordinator, Pakistan.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated Membership and Supply Chain Officerto join our team at Pakistan. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Support the M&SC Coordinator in the mapping of cotton supply chains originating in Pakistan through engaging with supply chain actors;

• Identify and map suppliers specifically critical lint buyers and engage with them for onboarding into the Chain of Custody and the Better Cotton Platform;

• Facilitate workshops and other events to gather requirements at a local level which supports the mapping process of Better Cotton supply chain

• Preparing for the roll-out of the new chain of custody model and traceability solution throughout Better Cotton’s supply chain in Australia and Far East Asia Region;
• Delivering and reporting on the traceability roll-out plan for East Asia and keep close track of onboarded supply chain actors;
• Support the implementation of the global traceability assurance and integrity approach by providing country level insights;
• Coordinate with global compliance desk to verify integrity and completeness of registration forms and other relevant documentation;
• Respond to enquiries about Better Cotton membership from potential organisations in a timely manner;
• Execute the application process for organisations through data capturing, applications review, consultation, and submission for approvals;
• Assist in coordinating members’ annual meeting and monitoring self-assessment under the supervision of the Pakistan and global Membership Manager;
• Maintain all records relating to Pakistani members and users are kept up to date and accurate in the CRM (Salesforce) to ensure Better Cotton.

We are looking for someone who has

What we offer

• Competitive salary.

• Hybrid working – (Depending upon location).

• Continuous learning and development.

• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off and parental benefits.

• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.

• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.

• Medical outdoor coverage.

• Indoor Health insurances for self and dependant/s.

• Life Insurance.

• Terminal benefit (Gratuity).

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based inLahore - Pakistan. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.The position might require travel domestically as well as internationally,if needed.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

If you are selected, you will be contacted for an initial screening, which may involve a brief phone interview or video call. The purpose is to learn more about you, confirm basic qualifications, and discuss the role and organisation.

Interviews:

If you are confirmed after the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management.

Assessment and Testing:

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position.

Reference Checks:

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 

• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 

• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 

• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 

• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.