Supply Chain Team Leader
Lead and manage the supply chain operations in Mykolaiv.
Overview
Lead and manage the supply chain operations in Mykolaiv.
You have:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing, and stock management
- Proven management skills and a competence in people management
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in managing supply chain in an ERP system
- Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
- Full professional proficiency in English and other local languages
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated Supply Chain Team Leader in Mykolaiv (Only for Ukrainian Nationals).
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 250 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2022 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee the management of the supply chain and logistics support for operations in Area of responsibility, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering goods.
- Manage the expansion of DRC existing supplier portfolio and always ensure professional management of suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure monthly documented meetings with direct reports with particular support to their development and capacity building.
- Oversee the Logistics Officers in the management of Ukraine procurement up to Fleet Management and explore the options to further expanding the potential procurement opportunities in the vicinities of the area of support and improved fleet management.
- Oversee and manage Supply Chain assistant in term of Stock and Asset management, ensure compliance with donors’ rules and regulations.
- Manage, implement/maintain and follow DRC standard warehousing/stock practices and supervise staff in record of keeping best audit standard.
- Provide training for staff with Supply Chain responsibilities, particularly in Procurement procedures, Fleet and Stock & Assets management.
- Conduct periodical Corruption Risk Mapping checks requested by Compliance department on fleet, assets and procurement
- Other tasks as assigned by the Supply Chain manager
Generic responsibilities:
- Adherence to DRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
- Implement DRC’s systems and procedures at area level.
- Ensure adherence to DRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements.
- Prepare and submit reports and analysis.
- Ensure proper filing of all support documents.
- Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings.
- Management of support team.
- Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.
- Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management).
- Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods.
Behavioral Competencies
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Coping with Change
- Strategic thinking
- Managing performance and development
Required experience and competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing, and stock management
- Proven management skills and a competence in people management
- Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in managing supply chain in an ERP system
- Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
- Full professional proficiency in English and other local languages
Education
Master's degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
Full professional proficiency in English and other local languages
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension based on performance and available funding
Band: G management
Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv
Start date: ASAP
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2023
Please note that DRC keeps the right to start selection process and to recruit a qualified candidate should one be identified before the closing date.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project where you managed the supply chain from start to finish? | This assesses your practical experience and ability to apply logistics knowledge effectively. | Detail the project phases, your role, and the results achieved. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple logistics responsibilities? | This checks your organizational skills and ability to handle pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle conflicts with suppliers or team members. Give a specific example. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to ensure compliance with donor regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience with training staff in supply chain management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |