Overview
To provide a range of specialized support functions and/or lead a team performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized technical support and expert advice to facilitate shipping and logistics operations.
- Coordinate and monitor the end-to-end shipment lifecycle.
- Manage logistics vendors.
- Prepare, monitor, and revise complex budgets.
- Monitor inventory and commodity accounting systems.
- Conduct research, data collection, and in-depth analysis on shipping and logistics activities.
- Prepare substantive reports with insights and recommendations.
- Design, develop, and maintain systems, databases, and records.
- Oversee and coordinate documentation for logistics and shipping operations.
- Support risk identification and mitigation activities.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to ongoing process reviews and recommend improvements.
- Support the HQ Shipping Unit for their negotiations with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
- Manage and coach a team of staff.
- Participate in emergency logistics preparedness and response efforts.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in Logistics and Supply Chain.
- Experience coordinating with transportation providers and third parties.
- Experience leading a team of national staff.
- Experience assisting in project management.
- Experience in preparing and managing budgets.
Qualifications
A post-secondary school certificate, Bachelor’s degree is preferable in related function area.
