Supply Chain Planner & Forecaster

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Job Overview

The ICRC Delegation in Libya seeks to fill the following position:

The position is based in Tripoli

Overview:

The Supply-Chain Planner & Forecaster is responsible for making sure that all forecasts are received, registered, and matched with firm demand. S/he ensures that goods are sourced according to an agreed plan.

Material Resource Planning:

Monitors MRP suggestions, analyses supply and demand and makes appropriate recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy.
Decides how orders should be filled based on the delegation stocking strategy for each category, priorities identified in coordination with staff requesting services and the logistics team and flow optimization techniques (consolidating orders or making partial deliveries).
Leads the demand-planning process for Libya delegation and its associated sub-delegations; indirectly contributes to the delegation’s sourcing plan.
Is responsible for the delegation’s consolidated demand figures and proposes and monitors buffer stock based on their analysis.
Provides direction to purchasing, transport, and warehousing staff in the delegation so they can optimize their work. Raises awareness of the costs associated.
with the delegation’s stock-management policy and the benefits of good planning and forecasting.
Contributes to setting stock-management policy for the country, aligning it with the work of the Regional Supply-Chain Planner, and ensuring that operational constraints are taken into account.

Forecasting:

Responsible for the delegation’s consolidated demand figures and proposes and monitors items in stock based on their analysis and maintains the contingency stock items list (if any) in line with the delegation policy.
Raises awareness of the importance of CDP and forecasting within the delegation. He is therefore the logistics focal point in the delegation’s demand planning process.
Accompanies Coordinators in making and correcting their forecasts whenever needed (monthly and/or ad hoc basis).
Prepares and plans bilateral meetings with each department, whenever needed (monthly and/or ad hoc basis).
Analyses items’ historical behavior and forecast accuracy, and provides requesting departments with the results, main trends, and deviations.
Supports focal points within the requesting departments (e.g. Health Unit, Water, and Habitat Unit) in making and correcting their monthly forecasts.
Act as a LOG focal point for all FIN-related matters.

General Duties and Code of Conduct:

Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and activities.
Handles general and individual information accurately and with confidentiality.
Understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
Applies the security rules at all times.
Respects and observes the staff regulations of the ICRC in Libya.
May be requested to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Certifications / Education required:

University Degree or equivalent.
Three years overall professional experience.
Computer proficiency and ability to run specific software. Experience with ERPs is a plus.
Experience in the supply chain, logistics, or Finance.
Must be able to travel inside and outside Libya.
Experience working for an NGO or international organization is an asset.
Good command of written and spoken Arabic and English.
Good analytical skills.
Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures.
The capacity of treating information confidentially.
Excellent organizational and methodical abilities, sense of initiative.
Service-oriented with a strong sense for the setting of priorities and flexibility.
Interest in humanitarian activities (especially ICRC’s).

As an asset, the successful candidate may also have:

Previous experience in planning & forecasting.

ICRC is a humanitarian organization, which works to protect and assist victims of armed conflicts. The position within the institution requires to convey/carry a certain image of the ICRC, ICRC expects its employees to behave in an appropriate manner at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to ICRC principles both during and after working hours.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 3 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org before 14^th Oct 2021, with the title in the email subject:

“Supply Chain Planner & Forecaster in Tripoli”

CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.