By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

Supply Chain Manager

Yangon

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Yangon
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Reporting to:                               Head of Support Services  

Line Management:                      Supply Chain Coordinator, 2 Supply Chain officers, 2 Supply Chain Assistants, guards and drivers

Technical Line Management:    Supply Chain staff in country and field offices

Unit/Department:                        Supply Chain

Location:                                     Yangon (with frequent travel to field offices)

Authorization level:                    As per DRC policy and procedures

Overall purpose of the role:

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.                          

  • Responsible for the effective implementation of logistics/procurement systems and functions within geographical area of responsibility with a particular focus on compliance to the Operations Handbook and implementation of ERP system (Dynamics)
  • Support logistics/procurement staff and functions in all DRC offices.

Responsibilities:

People Management

  • Lead and manage the Logistics and procurement team (including people planning, performance, well-being and     development)
  • Develop and follow on KPIs for supply chain staff across the country operation and share the monthly update with line manager and area managers.

Procurement Co-ordination

  • Ensure full compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices
  • Review ITB (Restricted, National and International) documentation before advertising or inviting suppliers
  • Provide remote support to field offices in ITB management (TOC report, technical analysis and contract award)
  • Compile monthly reports received from field offices to provide country procurement reports to relevant managers
  • Organize procurement trainings for non-logistics staff and small-scale refresher training for procurement staff.
  • Plan and organize regular logistics training with relevant participants (logistics, program, Human Resources and finance) to ensure agreed and uniform systems to be implemented
  • Ensure implementation of audit recommendations relating to logistics/procurement.

Fleet management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
  • Provide monthly comprehensive country reports on fleet management (costs) to SMT.
  • Advise on any increase/improvement of fleet capacity in country.

Asset Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
  • Provide monthly comprehensive country reports on Inventory/Assets to SMT.
  • Implement any available tools to improve the inventory management.
  • Provide guidance in disposal methods for unused or expired Asset with prior Donor/DRC Country director approval.

Warehouse Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
  • Provide monthly comprehensive country report on warehouse inventory to SMT (list and stock value in hand).
  • Provide guidance in disposal methods for unused or expired commodities with prior donor/DRC Country Director approval

DRC Dynamics ERP System

  • Ensure proper application of ERP supply chain processes in the region
  • Apply reports and data analytics from ERP supply chain system to improve supply chain performance

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management, fleet management, asset management and distribution support
  • At least 3 years' experience in management position
  • DRC experience is highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge and experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management
  • Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel, as well as experience working with an ERP system
  • Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation. 
  • Experience with construction and site project management is desirable

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

  • University degrees (Bachelors or master’s in Supply chain or related discipline
  • Certification/ Diploma in humanitarian logistics is added advantage

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

  • English (Fluent)

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

  • Program and Support services teams
  • Auditors
  • Suppliers and vendors
  • HQ and regional ERP focal person

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant with 6 months contract. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position is placed in Employment Band F, Manager.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an up-to-date CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 19 March 2020 (Wednesday).

This vacancy is now closed.
However, we have found similar vacancies for you: