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Chemonics recruits 01 Director of Distribution Center Logistics

Chemonics recruits 01 Director of Distribution Center Logistics

Director of Distribution Center Logistics | GHSC-PSM | Zambia | 2019
Chemonics seeks a director of distribution center logistics for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM). GHSC-PSM will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and provide health commodities, provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. With more than 100 staff in eight offices around the country, this diverse and complex program sets out to strengthen the Zambian government’s capacity to develop sustainable systems that ensure availability and security of vital and essential health commodities through (1) increased data availability and use for informed supply chain decision-making, (2) improved quantification of procurement planning and coordination processes, (3) provision of cost-effective, reliable international and local procurement services, (4) improved efficiency in warehousing and distribution by Medical Stores Limited, and (5) increased strategic management and planning by the Ministry of Health for improved commodity security. The director of distribution center logistics will work with the country director and deputy country director to lead in-country technical assistance for GHSC-PSM in Zambia for improved warehousing, inventory management, and distribution of public health commodities for the central medical stores, Medical Stores Limited (MSL), the Ministry of Health, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Lead and coordinate technical assistance activities for MSL and the Zambian government to enhance distribution center logistics and processes to promote continuous availability of quality pharmaceutical commodities, including products related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and maternal and child healthcare commodities
Promote technical assistance for MSL to meet international standards and practices for pharmaceutical warehouses, such as guidelines of the World Health Organization
Refine, develop, and implement of standard operating procedures for warehousing and inventory control, including technical statements of work, performance criteria, standard bidding templates, receiving of stock, returns, storage bin management, health and safety, waste management and innovative outsourcing; promote adoption of a quality management system and explore introducing standards such ISO 9000 certification
In coordination with GHSC-PSM HQ, oversee technical assistance for optimization and simulation analysis activities to help MSL make informed decisions on policies and allocation of resources to enhance the warehousing and distribution of health commodities
Strengthen MSL governance and leadership to enable agile management and responsiveness to organizational needs; review country supply chain strategic planning and provide technical assistance for a transition to a regional warehouse model
Increase MSL’s capacity to review incoming data, determine the appropriate quantities to issue, and process orders and queries
Provide technical assistance to MSL, the Ministry of Health, and Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority to take active steps toward adopting GS1
Prove technical assistance to improve management of performance monitoring for MSL. Develop tools for efficient warehouse operations including key performance indicators, service level agreements, score cards, dashboard tools, self-performance reports, score sheets for audits, and others
Provide technical assistance to improve MSL’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities
Provide oversight of supplemental direct support activities to MSL and the Ministry of Health in the form of 3PL distribution services, seconded warehouse operations staff, supplemental storage space, and infrastructure support to enhance warehousing and distribution capacity both centrally and regionally
Encourage technical teams to identify, experiment, and implement innovative supply chain solutions and best practices
Supervise assigned managers, develop roles and responsibilities, design and monitor professional development plans, conduct annual performance appraisals, develop SMART goals, and periodically monitor progress towards objectives
Supervise a team of technical specialists to optimize warehousing space, enhance distribution services, increase storage capacity in country, and strengthen organizations involved in leading supply chain logistics in country; keep staff abreast of current best practices such as radio-frequency identification and GS1
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred
Minimum ten years of experience managing or providing technical assistance for distribution center logistics, to include warehousing, inventory management, WMS implementation, and distribution
Experience in application of GS1, the SCOR model, Lean, ISO, and demand planning concepts required
Experience working in a fully or semi-automated warehouse operational environment will be an added advantage
Experience providing technical assistance for management of public sector health commodities in an international setting preferred
Experience managing supply chain operations in a private sector setting preferred
Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge of USAID funding and its contractual and reporting requirements preferred
Strong project management skills and leadership and motivational abilities
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Proficient English
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Director, Distribution Center Logistics” in the subject line to psmzambiarecruitment@gmail.com by March 15, 2019. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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