Membership and Supply Chain
Officer - Pakistan
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 Officer to 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

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• 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
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• University degree (Preferably Textile or Supply Chain) or equivalent higher

education qualification in a relevant field with an interest in sustainability

• Relevant 2-3 years of experience

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – notably through leading workshops

• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage time

efficiently

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu with the ability

to communicate clearly and concisely

• Self starter and problem solver, comfortable with uncertainty

• Willingness to travel across Pakistan

Desirable

• Experience in designing and delivering trainings

• Knowledge and interest in traceability

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

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

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• Indoor Health insurances for self and dependant/s.
• Life Insurance.
• Terminal benefit (Gratuity).
• Continuous learning and development.

• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank 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.
  

Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in Lahore - 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.


Apply now
Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before
21.09.2024 via this link:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/4fe449f5d768dfa7cbfc1aac90abde32?r=use1

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to
this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you
think your next opportunity is here with us.


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:
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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.
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