Business Support Associate - Supply Chain

World Food Programme

Location:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Grade:
GS – 6
Category:
General Staff
Posted Aug 19, 2026Apply by Sep 1, 2026 (8d left)
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The Business Support Associate - Supply Chain provides operational and administrative support across procurement, logistics, contracting, and inventory management activities to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods and services in support of programme implementation and organizational objectives at WFP Cambodia.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, contracting, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
  • Manage sourcing and vendor engagement, including market assessments, supplier selection, tendering processes, contract preparation, performance monitoring, and resolution of operational issues.
  • Oversee the movement, storage, and control of goods and supplies, ensuring accurate inventory records, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and compliance with operational procedures.
  • Maintain supply chain information and reporting systems, analyze operational data, and prepare reports to support planning, performance monitoring, compliance, and informed decision-making.
  • Support financial and operational planning, including budget monitoring, resource management, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supervise support staff as required, and contribute to emergency preparedness, response activities, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education. Post-secondary certificate in Supply chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration or related field.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Khmer.
  • A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, warehousing, or related operational functions.
  • Experience in supply and demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
  • Experience conducting market assessments, supplier evaluations, sourcing activities, contract administration, and vendor performance management.
  • Experience using ERP systems or similar (e.g., SAP/WINGS) and reporting tools for transaction processing, operational monitoring, and reporting.
  • Experience in budget monitoring, data analysis, KPI tracking, and preparation of management reports to support decision-making and performance improvement.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehousing and Storage
  • Supply and Demand Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Transport Management
  • End-to-End Supply Chain Operations
  • Market Assessments
  • Supplier Evaluations
  • Sourcing Processes
  • Contract Administration
  • Performance Management
  • ERP Systems
  • SAP
  • WINGS
  • Reporting Tools
  • Transaction Processing
  • Operational Monitoring
  • Budget Monitoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Tracking
  • Management Reporting

Languages

English, Khmer