Project Supply Chain Manager

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Main purpose:

Defining, coordinating and monitoring the supply chain activities in the project according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal running of the project.

Accountabilities:

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Supply Chain Coordinator planning, establishing and reviewing the supply activities in the project including its budget, in order to identify and optimize the response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population
• Monitoring and ensuring the efficient and smooth running of the following supply activities in the project: order processing, local purchase management, physical (warehousing) and administrative (management of movements) stock management, freight management, supply administration and implementation of standard supply tools (Unifield, Q4, etc.)
• Ensuring the availability of relevant management data to the owners of the stock, project and capital coordination (expired drugs, risk of shortages, stock reports, lead time, pipeline, etc.).
• Managing the supply team in the project, and in collaboration with the PC, Supply Chain Co and the HRCo, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his / her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all supply activities
• Participating in monthly reporting according to guidelines
• In line with MSF’s protocols and standards, propose strategic adjustments when needed
• Organize and ensure the standardization of order, procurement, transportation of goods and delivery management
• Offer ongoing technical support to the supply teams as well as other departments (e.g. Medical, Logistics, Human Resources)
• Ensure efficient supply administration and provide adapted tools to support the various supply activities
• Manage, train and supervise the team through activities such as capacity-building, briefing/debriefing and evaluation of staff
• In collaboration with the Coordination team, participate in defining or revising the mission supply chain strategy according to the context and the operational needs of the mission
• Ensuring good communication process and satisfactory level within the project departments and coordination Supply
• Support a smooth running supply administration and the respect of the implemented supply procedures. Proposing adjustments where needed
• Ensure the stability of supply activities within regular and emergency interventions

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Essential degree and specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain is an asset

Experience                                                                                        

• Minimum 2 years experience in supply chain

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is Mandatory

Knowledge

• Computer literacy