Job Summary
- The Logistics Workstream Lead on the
Global Supply Chain Transformation Project leads the design and execution
of CARE’s strategy for logistics as part of our overall supply chain
strategy.
- In this role, the Logistics Workstream
Lead needs to have strong relationships with the key stakeholders across
all areas of logistics in Country Offices, Regional Management Units and
CARE Headquarters. In addition, the role will provide logistics technical
guidance to other CARE Confederation Members.
- This position provides leadership,
oversight, and management of the logistics workstream on the Global Supply
Chain Transformation Project. This includes defining the strategy and
goals, defining the plan to deliver against this and being accountable for
delivery against this plan for achievement of the goals and objectives,
milestones and deliverables. This includes the processes, organization
structure and skills requirements, capacity development and the enabling
technology and data on the logistics component of the supply chain. It
also includes coordinating with other supply chain components to ensure a
holistic view of the end-to-end supply chain is delivered.
Responsibilities
Oversight, ongoing supervision, leadership & management of the logistics workstream
- Define the strategy and goals for the
logistics function globally – ensuring that this has extensive input from
country and regional offices. Specific focus areas are on warehousing and
inventory management, asset management, distribution/transportation management
and fleet management. This will include streamlining the logistics process
and automating the process through technology solutions, improving data
management and reporting, and capacity building of staff globally.
- Define the project plan to deliver the
strategy and goals.
- Provide regular status checks and
escalate any potential slippages, risks and issues through the Global
Supply Chain Transformation Project governance structure and cadence.
- Set a clear performance baseline, track
and support improvement in the key performance indicators – including
being an integral part of delivering on Global Supply Chain Efficiency.
Develop CARE’s global logistics
capacity
- Evaluate resources and capacity needs to
ensure organizational needs are met. Develop and implement logistics
related training programs.
- Promote talent development across the
logistics workforce and identify resources that can support the global
logistics workstream.
- Lead and support in the development and
facilitation of training on new processes and ensure understanding across
the user base.
Engagement and communication
with stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with other
functional groups within and beyond supply chain and executive leaders,
particularly at regional and country level.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment and
coordination via clearly articulated governance processes.
- Provide strategic consulting and analytic
perspective to the stakeholders on logistics related areas.
- Ensure a collaborative and effective
approach within the extended team.
- Ensure effective communication between
units, other CARE entities and external parties.
- Business partner to internal and external
stakeholders.
Best practices development
- Identify best practices internally and
externally.
- Create a forum and knowledge repository
to allow for sharing of these best practices.
- Agree which best practices to adopt and
incorporate into the logistics workstream strategy and plan.
- Identify sustainability opportunities and
deliver these within the overall supply chain sustainability strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business field:
Logistics or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience.
- 7 years’ experience in implementing
and/or using supply chain technologies within an international NGO.
- Proven track record of defining logistics
strategies, policies, procedures and key performance indicators.
- Project Management
- Planning and Budgeting
- Leadership and Team Building Skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities,
both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects – dynamic, strategic
and resourceful.
- Strong communication skills that
demonstrate an ability to influence others through oral and written
presentation. Successful candidates are able to persuade, motivate and
compel support for key ideas and initiatives by delivering clear,
well-structured presentations.
- Strong business acumen and ability to
bring a macro perspective to business opportunities.
- Leading experience and knowledge in
negotiations and the ability to coach and develop others to do the same.
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