Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, Guinea Bissau
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party
Department: Program
Salary Grade: 10
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, Guinea Bissau
Job Location: Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Report to: Deputy Chief of Party, w/ dotted line to Head of Operations
CRS is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) in Guinea Bissau. The MGD Program supports education, child development and food security in low-income, food-deficit countries around the globe. The program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities, as well as financial and technical assistance, to support school feeding, literacy, and maternal and child nutrition projects. The $17million dollar project began in 2019 and will run through the end of 2024. CRS is seeking funding for a 5-year second phase to the project which is currently under consideration by USDA. Candidates with former experience in school feeding programs are strongly encouraged to be considered for this role.
Job Summary:
You will plan, manage, and provide technical and operational oversight of all supply chain activities – including procurement, logistics, transportation, and warehousing - to ensure effective and efficient delivery of goods to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to anticipate and manage supply chain needs and challenges, and introduce improvement solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with direct reports and programming leads to strengthen the pipeline and supply chain management plan. Manage the determination of procurement and logistics service requirements, desired specifications and delivery schedules, and how sourcing strategies are defined, ensuring proper coordination and communication.
- Ensure accountability and transparency of all supply chain operations in compliance with CRS and donor regulations, and international and local standards and requirements.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports through a 12-month plan. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful support of high-quality programming.
- Lead design and implementation of a strategic sourcing and procurement process to identify, assess, select and contract suppliers that will deliver the maximum value for money to the organization. In close coordination with the procurement team oversee relationships with key suppliers and assess supplier performance.
- Manage logistical infrastructure, storage facilities and transportation resources. Oversee application of systems and procedures for inventory and commodity transportation, warehousing, and distribution, as well as for vehicle management to ensure proper handling and safeguarding of assets. Ensure related safety and security protocols are implemented.
- Oversee inventory control and the management of comprehensive goods tracking and record keeping systems throughout the whole supply chain cycle, from time of request until time of delivery. Ensure timely preparation and submission of various reports.
- Create and maintain the proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Provide capacity strengthening guidance, which includes cross-departmental learning.
- Ensure the commodity pipeline is properly monitored to avoid stock out in CRS Warehouses as well at school stores level.
- Ensure all LifeLink reports related to shipments are submitted in timely manner.
- Ensure Cycle counts are conducted in all Inventory organizations and prepare the Year End Physical Count (PIC) in CRS warehouses as pers policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other relevant degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in supply chain/logistics/procurement management with progressive responsibilities, preferably with relief supply chain management.
- Knowledge of and experience with various public donors’ regulations, particularly USDA (22 CFR 211, 2 CFR Part 200, 7 CFR Part 1590, 7 CFR Part 1599).
- Knowledge of and experience with various public donors’ regulations. Understanding of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), WHO regulations and Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP)
- Knowledge of national and international import/export legislation and common customs regulations.
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience for Mc Govern Dole FFE Supply Chain Manager’s function, highly desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Required Languages–
Professional level of writing in English is required with the ability to produce quality written reports for the donor in English on a timely basis. Ability to communicate in Portuguese (or ready to learn) is highly desired. Native Spanish and French-speakers are encouraged to apply.
Travel - 30% of time of required travel to field offices
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent experience strongly preferred. Professional certification(s) in supply chain is a plus.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Monitoring Officer, Warehouse manager, Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) officer.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Country Representative, HoOps, HOP, Program Managers, Logistics Manager, Procurement Officers, HR Manager, IT Manager and other Support Managers, HQ Shipping, Internal and External Auditors.
External: Host Country port and shipping authorities, clearing and forwarding agents, shipping companies, transporters, vendors.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
