Global Supply Chain Management Specialist- 2 Positions
05 Nov 2009 04:17:00 GMT
Deadline date: 20 Nov 2009 |
| Organisation: | World Vision - International |
| Location: | 220155 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for organizing, leading, contributing to and facilitating supply chain management assessment and implementation programmes within each of the World Vision National Offices that will have the greatest impact on process improvement, simplification, standardization and cost savings. Must bring extensive experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and ideally familiarity with SCM systems. Responsibilities include: • Providing supply chain expertise to ensure adequate integration of Supply Chain Management in programme planning, design, and implementation • Leading programme-supply chain integration, providing the provision of technical advice and assistance to countries for product and service delivery innovation • Facilitate exchanges of best practices and work with partners and counterparts in the specific field and programme areas on supply chain issues • This includes knowledge Areas of Supply Chain Management that will be addressed include supply chain planning, procurement (sourcing and buying), vendor management, transport, receiving, warehousing, inventory management, materials handling and packaging, reverse logistics, measures and KPIs, information & systems, and vehicle fleet management QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES • University degree in business, science, engineering, technology or supply chain management or equivalent experience and professional qualification in supply chain management • Minimum eight (8) years professional work experience with progressively more responsibility relevant to supply chain issues • Minimum two (2) years working in cross-cultural environments and demonstrated ability to adapt to international project work • Vocational or professional society membership (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport or Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) and certification desired • Extended operational experience in global supply chain management, business process improvement, project management and team based organizational change management • Demonstrated SCM technical skills required: o Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the supply chain management field, preferably in various global industries o Experience with sourcing, material planning & forecasting, procurement, vendor management, contract negotiations and administration o Experience overseeing daily internal/external warehouse and transport operations, inventory management and logistics support. Familiarity with basics of fleet management, customs clearance and third party logistics preferred o Comprehension of supply chain performance measures in finance, operations and customer performance. Balanced scorecard experience preferred • Experience in business and program analysis and possessing good analytical and negotiating skills • Able to work independently and results-oriented • Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills • Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities • Good knowledge in computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications • Fluency in English required; working knowledge of another language desired (preferably French) To apply for this job, please visit www.wvi.org and register to apply on-line only. Applications Close Nov 20, 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. |
| Name: | Regional HR & Staffing Officer |