Favorite Parts of Being a Supply Chain Coordinator at International Rescue Committee
Dustin, as a Supply Chain Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee, most enjoys the sense of purpose derived from helping those in need, noting that "it helps people who need help", and the privilege of working within "a really excellent high performing team." Additionally, Dustin values the role's encouragement of continuous learning and personal development in response to the ambiguity and volatility inherent in their daily work, appreciating that "every day is different."
Sense of Purpose, Teamwork, Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Personal Growth
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Dustin Weil
Supply Chain Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
University of Minnesota
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Humanities
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Sense of purpose: The role provides a sense of purpose by helping people in need, which is a significant motivator and source of fulfillment.
2. High-performing team: Working with an amazing and high-performing team is a privilege and contributes to job satisfaction.
3. Continuous learning: The role requires and encourages continuous learning and adaptation due to the ambiguity, uncertainty, and volatility of the work environment, promoting personal and professional growth.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
Although my work is challenging, I do enjoy it. There are many things that I enjoy, but if I have to narrow that down to a handful, first of all, it's having the sense of purpose. I really believe that what my colleagues and I do in our work has a good impact in the world. It helps people who need help.
That's something that's very motivating for me. It helps me get through the hard times, and it's fulfilling too. It makes me feel happy.
Something else that I enjoy about my current role and organization is that I have an amazing team around me. I've worked in many organizations and roles, and everywhere I've gone, I've met people who are smart, hardworking, and kindhearted. But being on a really excellent, high-performing team is a privilege, and I don't take it for granted. I have that in my current role, so I feel quite lucky.
One other thing I really enjoy about my current role is the need for continuous learning. It's not a role where you learn to count beans and then count the same beans over and over for 30 years. Every day is different, and there's a lot of ambiguity, uncertainty, and volatility in our work environment.
It's essential for someone in a role like mine to be open and strive to keep improving and adapting. To some of you watching, maybe that doesn't sound good or maybe it sounds scary. But for me, it pushes me to keep expanding my horizons and developing myself as a person. I'm very grateful to work within an organization and have a role that encourages me to keep growing.