Senior Supply Chain Officer Odesa

Support program operations with logistics and supply chain activities

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Overview

Support program operations with logistics and supply chain activities

You have:

  • Education: junior specialist or bachelor required.
  • Minimum of 2 years professional logistics experience preferably with an INGO or private sector.
  • Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
  • Professional certification related to Logistics is preferable but not required.
  • Driving license required.
  • Strong analytical skills, experience with Microsoft Office and Excel specifically.
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitasking.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Officer Unit: Operation Salary Range and Band: 8A Duty Station: Odesa, Ukraine

OBJECTIVES: The primary responsibility of the Senior Supply Chain Officer is to support program operations in the area of duty in all aspects of supply chain activities including but not limited to procurement, warehousing, fleet operation, transportation of people and goods in line with organization and donors’ procedures and regulations in the area of operation. The senior Supply Chain officer will also provide technical support to the supply chain officer in Mykolaiv.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement:

Liaise with program team to ensure that their needs in procurement, transport are well planned. Liaise with local vendors and assist with local market assessment In collaboration with the country procurement team, support in raising procurement Requests and perform procurement local procurement according to the standard operating procedures, ensure transparency, and fair competition throughout the procurement process. Coordinate with vendors and partner warehouse and transport teams for deliveries/pick-ups and ensure proper documentation upon instructions. Ensure that all procurements documentations/records are correctly filed and tracked/reported. Support the Procurement in the day to day-to-day operations, Support facility management as required Ensuring management of facilities utilities, internet, electricity, water supply in office, guest house or other temporary accommodations.

Shipments, warehousing and assets management:

Support liaison with customs clearance agent, transportation service provider and IRC warehouse team about outgoing shipments. Collects and submits needed information and documents from different departments to guarantee smooth transportation process and coordination between transporter and IRC office. In coordination with Management team, planning of timetables of deliveries / dispatches. Support coordination of booking warehouse space with partner organizations including but not limited to Logistics Cluster and Atlas Logistics Support the Assets manager to ensure all assets in his area of responsibility are accounted for.

Fleet & Transport:

Support the Fleet Manager to organize the fleet team ensuring the adequate number of vehicles are in place to support all office activities. Work with security and IRC Ukraine focal person for any staff movement within Ukraine. Work with program team to forecast the transport needs. Supervise and coordinate the Drivers in the area of operations office. Conduct regular transport needs assessment and market survey, managing vehicle safety.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: junior specialist / bachelor. Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years professional logistics experience preferably with an INGO or private sector Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: strong analytical skills, experience with Microsoft Office and Excel specifically. Ability to work under pressure, multitasking, handy person, excellent team player and ability to work in a multinational environment. Certificates or Licenses: professional certification related to Logistics is preferable but not required, driving license.

Languages Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Senior Supply Chain Officer reports to the Field Coordinator/Manager, with technical reporting line to Senior Supply Chain Coordinator.

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Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple logistics tasks simultaneously? This question assesses your multitasking ability under pressure. Provide an example that showcases your organizational skills and how you prioritized tasks.
What steps do you take to ensure the transparency and fairness of procurement processes? Interviewers want to understand your integrity and adherence to protocols in procurement. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle discrepancies or issues that arise during transport? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've coordinated with various teams to ensure smooth operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to assess transport needs and evaluate market options? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org