Logistician
Provide technical and operational support in logistics functions.
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Overview
Provide technical and operational support in logistics functions.
You have:
- 2-4 years' professional experience, preferably in commercial or humanitarian logistics.
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English and local languages.
- Computer literacy; good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of enterprise resource planning software is an asset.
- Openness to learning and improving existing procedures based on need.
Contract
This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.
Purpose
Logistician 1 provides technical and operational support in the areas of purchasing, warehousing, stock management, import-export activities and statistics, in accordance with the ICRC’s logistics standards and local legislation.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Supply-chain management and planning (manages and follows up on requests, provides customer desk service, and carries out related reporting).
- Participation in purchase planning (purchase orders, request orders, supplier files, etc.).
- Implementation and follow-up for financial and administrative procedures.
- Support fleet management, transport, and distribution activities.
- Supports the Air operations in coordination with the Logistic site manager.
- Import-export activities where necessary and the supply pipeline with the sub-delegation, delegation.
- Trains ICRC staff in logistics procedures
- Warehouse Management:
- Receives and checks incoming goods against the delivery note and reports any issues.
- Ensures that goods are properly stored, picked, packed, and loaded and reports any issues.
- Ensures that all the stored goods are properly labelled (expiry date, batch numbers, l manufactures, etc) and recorded.
Our Values
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Reports to (role)
- Logistics Site Manager
People management responsibilities
Yes
Certifications / Education required
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English and local languages.
- Computer literacy; good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of enterprise resource planning software is an asset.
- Openness to learning and improving existing procedures based on need.
Professional Experience required
- 2-4 years' professional experience, preferably in commercial or humanitarian logistics.
- ICRC field experience an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a complex supply chain operation? | This question assesses your experience and problem-solving skills in logistics. | Provide a specific example that highlights your role, actions, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing warehouse operations? | The interviewer wants to know about your organizational skills and ability to manage competing demands. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with training others in logistics procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle discrepancies in inventory checks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software have you used for logistics management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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