ThaiNGO

Supply Chain Solution Specialist (Urgently Required)

TBC is the main provider of food, shelter and other forms of support to approximately 100,000 refugees from Burma/Myanmar living in nine camps in western Thailand. TBC also provides support to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and others affected by conflict in South East Burma/Myanmar. Now we are urgently seeking a qualified Supply Chain Solution Specialist.

Type of Employment/Location: Regular (Full time) / Bangkok

Key Responsibilities:

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Supply Chain professional to lead and manage the TBC Supply Chain & Logistics Work Unit as well as the roll out of an e-voucher Food Card pilot programme that utilises camp-based vendors in the supply of market goods for refugee’s basic needs. Your key responsibilities are:-

Leadership

• Provide guidance and oversight to Supply Chain and Logistics Work Unit.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Develop strategies, systems and processes to enhance TBC’s operational excellence through purchasing and inventory management solutions including SOPs and operation metrics.
• Manage the Supply Chain and Logistics Work Unit to support the ongoing reporting and management of supply chain opportunities working between TBC and suppliers.
• Develop and implement the Supply Chain Strategy and Plan– evaluating opportunities to centralize on a macro-level approach in consideration of donors’ requirement as well.
• Monitor and improve/develop supply chain related processes and mechanism to support operational excellence and ensure compliance with donor requirements and statuary compliance.
• Partner closely with field coordinators and technical programme managers, focusing on improving service and avoiding a stock-out.
• Develop and mainstream industry best practices.

Food Card Pilot Programme

• Lead the implementation/roll out of Food Card Program which includes strategy, policy, governance and operating procedures.
• Conduct Food Card System readiness assessment, risk assessments, and market capacity assessment as well as appropriate vendor payment delivery methods based on available mechanisms in the camp locale.
• Ensure TBC’s Food Card Programme is compliant with standard operating procedures as well as with donor policies and recommended procedures (e.g. CALP) through regular and collaborative review.
• Chair and facilitate the TBC Food Card Working Group to develop knowledge base and utilize appropriate techniques.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or higher in related field
• 7-10 years of experience in supply chain management
• At least one year of experience in the design, implementation and follow-up of food card programme in a humanitarian context is a plus
• Experience working with complaints and response mechanisms
• Experience in dealing with Thai local authorities a bonus
• Experience from commercial sector is advantageous
• Possess strategic thinking and project management skill
• Proven ability to analyze high quantity of data
• Proven ability to conduct assessments and prepare reports and proposals
• Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven networking skills with ability to work as a team and independently
• Ability to travel to upcountry Thailand upon notice or as required
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Thai nationality with proficiency in English are strongly encouraged to apply.

TBC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

Information about TBC is available at: www.theborderconsortium.org

Please submit your current CV/resume including 2 references and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position to hr@theborderconsortium.org.

Closing date: 7^th April 2017

Expected start date: May 2017

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.