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.
How To Apply