Supply Chain Officer (Planning & Optimization) - SC9 - Islamabad

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Supply Chain Officer (Planning & Optimization)

Grade:  SC9           

Type of contract:  Service Contract          

Duration:  6 Months  (extendable)         

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 832046

Date of Publication: 18 March, 2024

Deadline of Application: 31 March, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals. 

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

With growing humanitarian needs far outpacing increases in funding, better planning is critical to improve WFP’s efficiency and ability to operate in an environment with frequent supply chain disruptions. As part of these efforts, the Supply Chain Officer (Planning & Optimization) will contribute to increased efficiency of operations in Pakistan, applying best practices in supply chain management and advanced  analytics to develop integrated sourcing and delivery plans, provide operational foresight in support of data-driven decision-making, and optimize operations design, both for WFP operations and those of its partners. In support of these tasks, staff will use the digital solutions developed to support risk-informed, data-driven supply chain decision-making (e.g, Optimus, Prisma, GUP).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Lead supply chain planning analyses, including the development of sourcing & delivery plans, and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of transporting cargo across Pakistan.
2. Enable the adoption of best practices and advanced analytics in supply chain management for operations in Pakistan, to increase their efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Support the development, testing, and implementation of supply chain planning tools in Pakistan, including Optimus and Prisma.
4. Engaging in discussions on replenishment of Pakistan program inventories, ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet forecasted demand.
5. Coordinate closely with relevant business functions to provide end-to-end strategic, tactical and operational visibility on operations to Pakistan CO management, anticipating and flagging potential issues to be mitigated or addressed.
6. Perform what-if scenario analyses to support the resolution of ad-hoc issues and emergencies affecting operations in Pakistan.
7. Coordinate closely with the planning teams in HQ to stay abreast of latest developments & best practices and ensure a harmonized approach to operations management.
8. Support strategic planning activities, including the optimization of the supply chain network and revisions of WFP's transfers during CSP and Budget Revision processes.
9.Strengthen the capacity of CO staff in the areas of supply chain management, planning and optimization, as well as data analytics.
10. Incorporate environmentally sustainable best practices into operational planning to ensure the transportation of cargo is as eco-friendly as possible.
11. Provide technical assistance in capacity strengthening projects to the government, in partnership with the HQ and RB particularly in the areas of supply chain visibility and optimization, to enhance governmental operations, driving them towards increased cost efficiency and effectiveness.
12. Other as required.

Deliverables At The End of The Contract

• Periodic sourcing and delivery plans for operations in Pakistan, ensuring timely availability of inventory to meet funded demand.
• Provision of recommendations to Supply Chain management in support of risk-informed, data-driven decision-making to increase efficiency of supply chain operations.
• Periodic strategic overview of the status of operations in Pakistan, including alerts and issues to be addressed.
• Identification of supply chain cost inefficiencies in operations in the Pakistan and proposition of models to achieve cost savings.
• Co-development of the tools to support supply chain decision making.
• Support CO management in the design of their concept of operations as required.
• Conduct supply chain visibility and optimization analysis in support of government operations.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPEREINCES

Education:

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Operations Research, Business Analytics or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum of five years of relevant postgraduate experience related to the planning and optimization of supply chain operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in SC-related industry (e.g. supporting S&OP-type processes, material planning, distribution planning, procurement, shipping, etc.) is required.
• Experience in using analytics to support operations management (e.g. planning, optimizing supply chain networks, development of KPIs and visualization dashboards, etc.) is required.
• Experience with consultancy-type activities (e.g. business analysis, process mapping, data transformation and analysis, presenting conclusions to senior management,
• etc.) is required.
• Experience working with government or humanitarian agencies (e.g. UN, NGOs, etc.) is preferred, in particular in the areas of humanitarian and health logistics.
• Experience with developing analytical solutions (e.g. dashboards, optimization models, data transformation pipelines) is preferred.
• Highly numerate, able to rapidly analyze and interpret data.
• Problem-solving attitude, able to structure ambiguous problems and solve them through a mix of quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Highly developed communication skills, able to use written and verbal mediums to communicate recommendations and influence outcomes.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and anticipate requirements, problems, and obstacles.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to take initiative and work autonomously to achieve objectives.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities successfully while working under (sometimes) tight deadlines.
• Effective people skills, able to work both individually and in a team in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders with credibility and tact.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming language (with a strong preference for Python) is an added value.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is required.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:   

Leading by example with integrity,   

Driving results and delivering on commitments,   

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,   

Applying strategic thinking,   

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships. 

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action. 

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: 

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing pakistan.hr@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs. 

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP. 

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace,
stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Supply chain management is at the core of WFP’s humanitarian response and therefore an area of constant strategic focus. Over 4.500 supply chain staff work around the clock to deliver food assistance to people facing food insecurity in some of the most complex environments.

This position will be based in WFP Offices in Islamabad and reports directly to Head of Supply Chain.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.