Logistics Team Leader - Supply Chain at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 30 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain - Logistics Team Leader

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Details

• The Supply Chain - Logistics Team Leader will be based in Maiduguri office and he/she will take a lead role in overseeing all the warehouses in Maiduguri, Mafa, Bama and Ngala field offices. The Supply Chain -Logistics Team Leader will be supported by Warehouse Assistants in the locations mentioned while reporting to the Logistics Manager in Maiduguri Office.
• The position includes frequent travel to all the field Offices and works closely with procurement Officer, Transport Officer, HR/Admin officer and Senior Finance Officer. Oversee the management of DRC non-food items (NFI) and where applicable food items (mostly in-kind donation) warehouse in Maiduguri, Borno state.
• The warehouse management procedure should be carried out within DRC warehouse and inventory management procedures while ensuring safety of supplies and personals at all times. The successful candidate will work within the logistics team and provide support to the Supply Chain - Logistics on all warehouse management procedures in compliance with DRC guidelines.

Overall Warehouse Management:

• Responsible for the management of the warehouse, in compliance with DRC policies and guidelines
• Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans prior to programming/contingency commodities arrivals
• Ensure that standard systems are properly maintained at all times within warehouse premises.

Stock and Inventory Management (Receiving and Dispatching goods):

• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting of stocks, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are properly maintained.
• Supervise the receipt of all consignments and monitor the quantity and quality of commodity(ies) stored.
• Carry out regular physical random warehouse checks of commodities and inventory.
• Undertake all procedures and necessary steps for commodity disposal in line with organization compliance and local laws.
• Produce regular stocks reports and daily stocks positions and share with the Supply Chain - Logistics and Logistics and Procurement Manager:
  • Provide monthly stock reconciliation report (donor specific)
  • Prepare loading plans and ensure that standard waybills are duly complete.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Essentials

• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain - logistics & inventory management
• Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans
• People management and sense of humour
• Experience working in an (I)NGO
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application method

• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
• Female candidates from Borno states are highly encouraged to apply