{"id":613,"date":"2008-08-15T13:53:21","date_gmt":"2008-08-15T18:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mchtulane.wordpress.com\/?p=327"},"modified":"2008-08-15T13:53:21","modified_gmt":"2008-08-15T18:53:21","slug":"distribution-and-logistics-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatscourtney.space\/blueprint\/distribution-and-logistics-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Distribution and Logistics Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>TITLE: DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISITICS OFFICER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DEPARTMENT:\u00a0 PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DATE: AUGUST 2008 <em>(post through October 12, 2008)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Population Services International (PSI) is the world&#8217;s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries.\u00a0 PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PSI is seeking a Distribution and Logistics Officer to provide technical assistance and training to our field offices in logistics, warehousing and distribution. The Officer will report to the Director, Procurement &amp; Logistics, and will be based in Washington, D.C with substantial travel to our field offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Develop and write the country procurement and supply management plans for Global Fund grants;<\/li>\n<li> Responsible for developing standard operating procedures for logistics, warehousing and distribution including manuals, factsheets, checklists, banners etc;<\/li>\n<li> Provide technical assistance to country offices through local staff capacity building and provision of guidance on distribution, logistics and warehousing;<\/li>\n<li> Work closely with local sales, warehousing and procurement staff to determine commodity needs and forecasting methods;<\/li>\n<li> Work with manufacturer and field offices to facilitate commodity registrations;<\/li>\n<li> Assess the appropriateness of distribution networks and offering options for improvement;<\/li>\n<li> Assess and strengthen the design, layout and operation of warehouses and distribution systems including physical design, material handling, IT infrastructure, processes and procedures and HR resources;<\/li>\n<li> Analyze inward and outbound transportation options and costs and indentifying options to improve service or reduce costs; and<\/li>\n<li> Other duties as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">QUALIFICATIONS<\/span><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"unIndentedList\">\n<li> Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or Business;<\/li>\n<li> At least 5 years experience in supply chain management in public health in developing countries;<\/li>\n<li> An in depth understanding of other aspects of supply chain such as procurement, inventory etc.;<\/li>\n<li> Excellent written and verbal English and French language skills. Spanish, or Portuguese language skills a plus;<\/li>\n<li> Ability to work comfortably in the ERP systems and MS Office;<\/li>\n<li> Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting, with minimal supervision;<\/li>\n<li> Strong organizational and communication skills;<\/li>\n<li> Experience with USAID, UN or other bilateral\/multilateral agency desirable; and<\/li>\n<li> Willingness to travel to developing countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Please apply online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.psi.org<\/a>. No calls or emails please. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PSI is seeking a Distribution and Logistics Officer to provide technical assistance and training to our field offices in logistics, warehousing and distribution. 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