Senior Inventory and Logistics Officer

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks candidates for the Senior Inventory and Logistics Officer position to provide technical support to PSI’s global mission. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C., with substantial travel to our field offices, and reports to the Director of Procurement and Logistics. This position will manage the Global Inventory Specialist.

The Senior Inventory and Logistics Officer shall be instrumental in the global adoption of inventory and logistics policies and procedures and the overall improvement of supply chain management across PSI’s platforms. S/he will act as a technical expert in inventory and logistics management, including subject matter such as: distribution planning, quantification, material requirements planning, inventory management, and product quality assurance throughout the pipeline, etc. Accordingly, s/he will be responsible for coordinating the department’s technical assistance and training to our field offices in the aforementioned subject matter areas.

Responsibilities:

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Maintain and update policies and procedures for PSI's global inventory and logistics manual(s)

Help to develop and implement a global logistics management information system

Lead corporate communications on the importance of achieving international minimum standards in inventory, logistics and tracking inventory

Provide technical assistance in the clarification and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as help platforms in writing their own inventory and logistics manuals

Provide guidance, as needed, on donor policies, procedures, and expectations on inventory and logistics

Monitor impact of any new inventory and distribution policy/procedure changes to PSI platforms and HQ in order to constantly improve ease of adoption of policies and procedures

Coordinate requests from platforms/other departments to build capacity in inventory, logistics, forecasting, and distribution planning using innovative approaches such as adult learning theory and sustainable performance improvement

Consult on performance improvement processes in inventory, logistics, and planning/forecasting as needed, in order to help platforms or departments identify the root-cause of a performance issue and recommend solutions

Develop innovative capacity building tools and resources so that global logistics, inventory, and planning/forecasting improves

Manage the Procurement and Logistics informational ('KIX') space

Help to coordinate the Supply Chain Capacity Building Working Group

Help to coordinate the Inventory Working Group

Act as the main point of contact with the International Organizations Department on Global Fund Procurement and Supply Management Plans and Country Profiles

Act as a primary contact for external inventory and logistics partners

Other duties as required

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in a relevant degree (i.e. public health, supply chain, etc) or equivalent experience; Masters Degree preferred (i.e. MPH, MA, etc.)

At least 7 years experience in inventory and logistics in international development setting, preferably in public health, with an emphasis on distribution (supply management) planning and implementation

Demonstrated proficiency with forecasting/material requirement planning tools and inventory tracking (LMIS) software

Thorough knowledge of the inventory audit process

Knowledge of the Lawson (or other business system) supply chain modules desirable

Experience in procurement of health commodities under donor funded projects highly preferred

Experience in training and mentoring staff (experience in Adult Learning Theory preferred)

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with senior management and individuals with varying degrees of supply chain knowledge

Exceptional multi-tasking skills

English and French fluency is mandatory(reading, writing and speaking) and Spanish is desirable

Willing to travel up to 50% of the time to countries to provide technical assistance and trainings

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.