Supply Chain Planner

Join our Supply Chain team to provide logistics services to health programs.

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Overview

Join our Supply Chain team to provide logistics services to health programs.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Master's degree will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in English language (minimum C1).
  • Good knowledge of French language (minimum B2).
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain management.
  • Good command of one of the following: Arabic, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish (minimum B2 level) is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of an ERP (SAP, ORACLE, SAGE) and Business Analytics tools.
  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
  • Open-minded and adaptable.
  • Well organized and analytical and able to cope with stress.
  • Talent for general management.

Contract

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Role: Supply Chain Planner

Are you ready for the next chapter in your professional career? Have you always wanted to join the oldest humanitarian organization and see a real impact in your line of duty? If yes, here is an opportunity to join our Supply Chain team!

Purpose

To provide logistics services and support to ICRC health programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning: Participate in project designs, anticipate needs for supplies, carry out the procurement for projects, and stay ahead of changes in medical supplies in partnership with the Health Department.
  • Supply chain management and purchasing, involving local suppliers where possible.
  • Inventory control: Analyze demands, prepare regular forecasts, calculate replenishment orders and initiate procurement accordingly.
  • Stores and stock management: Manage medical stores ensuring their security, maintenance and proper storage.
  • Distribution management: Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all consignments.
  • Customer service: Act as a focal point for medical logistic and health staff.
  • Quality control.
  • Reporting.
  • Staff management and training.

Required profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in English language (minimum C1) and good knowledge of French language (minimum B2).
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain management.
  • Having a good command of one of the following: Arabic, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish (minimum B2 level) is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of an ERP (SAP, ORACLE, SAGE) and Business Analytics tools.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel.
  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
  • Open-minded and adaptable.
  • Well organized and analytical and able cope with stress, at times in dangerous environments.
  • Talent for general management.

Our operational & field constraints

  • In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
  • Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the the field
  • Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
  • Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

What we offer

  • Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
  • A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training.
  • Generous social benefits.
  • Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere.
  • Possibility to develop your skills within ICRC as a Supply Coordinator.
  • Length of assignment: 12 months

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all qualified people. Submit your application by latest 28th February 2023 to be considered.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to plan and execute a complex supply chain project? This question assesses your project management and problem-solving skills. Discuss the project, your role, challenges faced, and the outcomes.
How do you handle changing demands in inventory control? This evaluates your ability to adapt and manage risk in supply chain operations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with ERP systems? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure quality control in logistics operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you trained a team member in logistics procedures. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.icrc.org