Plan International Regional Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Plan International Regional Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Role Purpose This is an opportunity to grow Supply Chain performance and expertise in countries where Plan operates and evaluate impact of our support to Countries, as much as strengthening the Global Hub systems that enable best in class Supply Chain management in Countries.
The Supply Chain Specialist acts as a Country Business Partner for all projects’ implementation but is also the main point of contact to drive regional Supply Chain excellence and strategies appropriate to context. She / He can deliver strategic inputs and directions to Country Offices.
This hands on practical role will develop Supply Chain awareness and efficiency in a regional pool of Countries, driving processes and systems improvement as much as ensuring that adequate capacities and capabilities are in place within our Country Offices. To drive this, the Supply Chain Specialist is strongly engaged with Countries’ and Regional Hub staff to ensure alignment, compliance and performance in systems application and usage.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
French-speaking, English proficiency
Experience in strategically coordinating and mentoring a portfolio of Countries
Strong capacity in Excel, Word and Power Point
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, data driven, and solutions oriented
Performance and continuous improvement oriented
Autonomous, you are proactive in defining and suggesting of areas of improvement
Strong negotiating and influencing skills to achieve operational outcomes, applying a breadth of approaches, styles and techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
Proven interpersonal skills (role model in motivating, developing and supporting others), including performance and change management
Effective communicating and collaborating across cultural, geographical and structural boundaries, engaging positively and constructively with colleagues.
Strong project management and organisational skills results oriented and comfortable making decisions and taking appropriate risks.
Ability to build and maintain strong working internal and external relationships and represent Plan in a professional and competent manner
Minimum 05 years’ experience of leading emergency response supply chain function(s) at a regional level, in disaster response contexts.
Experience in start-ups and implementation of donor grant projects, knowledge of donor rules and regulations.
Experience and knowledge of humanitarian Supply Chain management,
with a technical background across all aspects of supply chain management: Planning, sourcing, procurement, assets, inventory / GIK & warehousing, fleet, logistics, distribution, staffing.
Experience of contributing to market and rapid needs assessments, contributing to emergency response and project plans.
Knowledge and experience of risk and fraud identification and management, including short- and long-term mitigation strategies.
Experience of delivering logistics and procurement training in a variety of methods.
Ability to work and provide effective leadership in complex and stressful situations, equally comfortable working in leadership, management and hands-on roles in rapidly changing contexts.
Knowledge and experience of working with an ERP (e.g. SAP) or other supply chain management IT solutions would be an advantage.
Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to humanitarian principles, humanitarian response work and child protection standards.
Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, gender and diversity.
Desirable:
One additional Plan language to a working level would be a strong advantage (e.g. Portuguese).
Knowledge and/or experience of non-traditional, non-direct supply chain delivery modalities, including working with local partners and working with markets and cash-based delivery would be an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Regional Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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