International Supply Chain Senior Officer

The International Supply Chain Senior Officer is responsible for processing international procurement purchases and sourcing distribution/transportation services, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory procedures including GDP and MHRA licence. The role supports country offices globally to purchase and distribute specialised nutrition goods efficiently and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process international procurement requests produced in countries.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers under Global FWA contracts, provide bid analysis and ensure best value for money is delivered.
• Be the interface for countries and suppliers regarding procurement and distribution processes.
• Carry out procurement requests by managing sourcing activities on ProSave (procurement system as when needed).
• Arrange and follow up the transport of procured items up to requesting countries, supporting and arranging the right documentation for the customs clearance process.
• Ensure accurate and precise archiving of procurement and distribution documents.
• Regularly update the international procurement and distribution tracker and make it available for centre and country offices.
• Liaise with appropriate staff in the Country Offices and 3PL representatives for the shipment delivery by Land/Air/Sea and types of shipping documents and general programme needs.
• Interpret and clarify commercial, and other donor rules, standards, and regulations related to international transport and shipping.
• Coordinate with suppliers, COs' Supply Chain staff to ensure receipt of supplies are arranged in advance, so the necessary preparation is carried out for quantity and quality verifications.
• Work with minimum supervision under challenging conditions in varying locations to support country procurements.
• Ensure compliance to GDP and other regulations (including our MHRA licence).

Requirements

• Degree related to business analytics or a formal qualification in a related field like logistics, business administration.
• Understanding of SCI supply chain processes (procurement, distribution).
• Understanding of technical supply chain concepts (import/export controls, incoterms, 3PLs, modalities of transports) particularly for Africa and Middle East.
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice and the ability to apply the principles in work.
• Practical experience with SCI Supply Chain systems and offline procurement tools (ProSave, TIM).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong excel skills and attention to detail.
• Desirable: Understanding of market trends in key commodities.
• Desirable: Strong relationships with 3PL companies or understanding of the 3PL market.
• Desirable: Power BI certification and/or certification in business analytics.

Skills

• Business Analytics
• Logistics Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Processes
• Distribution
• Import Export Controls
• INCOTERMS
• Third Party Logistics
• Transport Modalities
• Good Distribution Practices
• SCI Supply Chain Systems
• ProSave
• TIM
• Excel
• Power BI
• Business Analytics Certification

Languages

English