Supply Chain Manager, Humanitarian Aid
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Supply Chain Manager for World Central Kitchen ensuring food aid delivery during humanitarian crises. Lead logistics and team operations in disaster areas across Europe, reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director.
Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement and logistics operations on the ground to ensure the rapid purchasing and delivery of essential food items.
- Establish and maintain field kitchens, including physical kitchen infrastructure, power, and water systems.
- Build and train locally led supply chain and procurement teams.
- Navigate fast-paced, unpredictable environments, creatively overcoming obstacles to ensure efficient delivery of food aid.
- Ensure clear and effective communication and coordination across all levels of supply chain operations.
- Respond within four (4) hours notice to a disaster area.
- Design and implement response strategies in the field.
- Recruit, onboard, train and manage supply chain teams.
- Complete the After-Action Report process immediately following activation wind-down.
- Oversee all inventory and purchasing management systems on the ground.
- Build and maintain field kitchens on activations, including plumbing, water filtration, propane, electricity and HVAC.
- Work with the finance team to share cost projections for supply chain operations.
- Conduct outreach and engagement activities that contribute to WCK’s reputation as an effective, compassionate, and reliable relief organization.
Requirements:
- Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field. The typical duration of an activation is four (4) weeks, though timelines could be longer.
- Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote and potentially hazardous locations within four hours notice.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5+ years of experience in management roles, preferably in fast paced, ever changing environments; including military, emergency response, culinary, humanitarian or event management settings.
- Experience leading, training and coaching large teams in challenging and rapidly changing environments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal infrastructure and resources.
- Willingness to work in challenging environments with austere living conditions. For example, responders may not have access to running water, communications, or electricity and they may have to sleep outdoors and use bucket toilets.
- Ability to work well with others and take directions to protect yourself and the team.
- Demonstrated negotiation and diplomacy skills in complex and potentially volatile situations.
- Exhibit a calm and composed demeanor during crisis situations, with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Be physically fit and have the stamina to work long hours doing physically demanding tasks in varying and potentially extreme climates.
- Strong mental resilience and emotional intelligence to cope with the stressors associated with working in conflict environments.
- Display cultural awareness and sensitivity, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds that allow us to positively work with local communities.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages relevant to common disaster or conflict zones is highly desirable (French, Portuguese, Spanish).
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- Must have a valid Passport.
Benefits:
- Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD and/or equivalent in local currency per year
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.
- Global Impact: Your work will have a direct impact on building a diverse and talented global team.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
- Dynamic Team: Work with a supportive and enthusiastic team that values collaboration and fun.
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