Supply chain manager

As a Supply Chain Manager, you design, implement and monitor tactical and operational supply chain plans, adapted to the context of an MSF project or programme.  

You play a key role in ensuring the reliability, responsiveness and resilience of MSF supply chain operations in complex and dynamic environments. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyse the context and operational needs, identify and address supply-chain related risks and opportunities, and adapt action plans and resources accordingly 
• Oversee supply chain operations across the assigned domain(s), including procurement, warehousing and stock management, transport and freight management, importation and customs, or order management and purchasing 
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to define needs and priorities, and contribute to demand planning 
• Ensure compliance with MSF guidelines and procedures, prevent fraud and corruption, and pragmatically adapt processes to meet operational needs efficiently 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and authorities 
• Promote the effective use of supply information systems, enhancing data quality, transparency, and traceability of supply chain activities 
• Monitor performance through data analysis and key indicators, delivering clear insights and actionable recommendations to strengthen decision-making and supply chain resilience 
• Manage and develop the Supply Chain team by providing day-to-day supervision, technical guidance, coaching and tailored training to enhance both individual and team performance 
• Contribute to human resources process, including recruitment, onboarding, training, development and evaluation of supply staff, in close collaboration with the Human Resources department 
• Ensure that safeguarding principles and practices are proactively integrated into daily operations and activities, community engagement, and staff interactions 

PROFILE  

• Minimum 3 years of higher education in a relevant field, such as management, international business administration or a related discipline, and/or a specialization in Logistics or Supply Chain; or equivalent professional experience 
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain role with responsibilities in one or more of the following domains: procurement, warehousing, transport, customs (import/export), demand planning & inventory management, supply information systems, or supply process synchronization 
• Experience with information systems technology such as ERPs is an asset 
• Ability to share knowledge through coaching, training, or mentoring is an asset 
• Experience working with NGOs or INGOs, particularly in a supply-chain related role, or significant exposure to complex operational contexts is an asset 

LANGUAGES 

• Proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written 

• Good knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic is an asset 

COMPETENCIES 

• Collaborate and communicate clearly; build trust with colleagues   
• Lead, support, guide, and motivate teams with confidence and empathy 
• Take initiative, remain solution-oriented, and act proactively 
• Translate strategic vision and operational realities into clear priorities and actions 
• Work independently, plan effectively, and organise your and your team’s work properly 
• Remain resilient and manage stress in challenging situations 
• Practise cross-cultural awareness and work effectively with diverse teams 
• Show flexibility by adjusting plans, locations and ways of working in coordination with others when circumstances and priorities change 
• Excellent knowledge of IT skills and analytical skills (context, indicators, databases…) 
• Operational support orientation 
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in complex and high-pressure environments while maintaining professional judgment and collaboration