SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEADER

• Section/Unit: Logistics and Supply
• Grade Level: Level 10
• Supervisor: Supply Coordinator
• No. of Post: 1
• Duty Station: Khartoum
• Duration: 12 Months with 3 months trial period

Overall responsible for the correct planning, implementation and monitoring and management of the supply chain activities and sections (Order Processing, Procurement, Warehouse and Transport and Customs) at coordination level, in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to contribute to an efficient running of the mission.

• Managing the supply sections at coordination level: Order Processing, Procurement, Warehouse (log and med), and Transport and Customs departments
• Defining objectives of the supply sections under his responsibility, according to the global supply strategy and making sure that objectives of the different departments are in line
• Planning, coordinating and supervising the daily activities of the Supply sections at coordination level and defines their level of priority. Implementing the adequate tools and procedures defined by the Supply Chain Coordinator
• Evaluating the workload of each department and the performance of the different sections and reporting the evolution to the Supply Chain Coordinator, proposing re-dimensioning where necessary
• Coordinating communication lines and functional links between the Supply departments and other departments (Finance, Medical and Logistics departments)
• Ensuring good communication process and satisfactory levels with the projects
• Ensuring a smooth-running supply administration and the respect of the implemented supply procedures. Proposing adjustments where needed.
• Evaluating the HR set-up related to supply (team sizes, JD, organigrams, division of tasks and responsibilities), manages the different supply teams in the coordination and participates in the selection, the follow-up (training-coaching) and evaluation of the staff under his/her supervision.

Import and Customs Clearance

• Supervise the entire import process, from IO encoding to physical receipt of freight, ensuring systematic monitoring, timely follow-up and analysis of delays and bottlenecks.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable import and customs requirements, ensuring that evolving criteria are properly analyzed, documented and formalized.
• Act as the primary interlocutor for MSF Supply on import-related matters and lead technical discussions with the Medical Department to address specific import constraints and requirements.

Procurement

• Ensure that the Procurement team consistently applies MSF procurement procedures in line with the principles and requirements of the Procurement Validation Table.
• Analyse new local and regional markets, validate existing market knowledge and identify sourcing opportunities to improve availability, competitiveness and supply responsiveness.

Warehousing

• Ensure that the Warehouse team complies with established warehousing procedures and stock management standards.
• Analyse warehouse and stock management data, produce regular and reliable reports, and share relevant findings with stakeholders to support planning and decision-making. 

Education: Essential: Bachelor?s degree in Business and Management studies, Economics, Logistics, or Supply Studies.

Experience: Essential in Supply Chain Management (min. 1 years).

• Highly desirable: a previous experience (min. 6 months) in the Humanitarian sector as a Supply Chain Manager.
• Highly desirable: At least 2 years of experience with a major international logistics service provider/freight forwarder,
•  particularly in transport and customs clearance
•  Highly desirable: a sound understanding of MSF supply procedures, tools and operational requirements.

NB: Candidates from the humanitarian sector, including MSF, whose experience does not meet the

requirements outlined in this job description will not be considered.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are requested to send the applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers? references and copy of their national ID) to: To apply online here at the following link: Sudanjob.net

OR

Via hand delivery of the application through MSF Belgium office in Khartoum House no. 263, Block no.48, Arkawit, Khartoum, Sudan. 

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