Advisor II, Health Supply Chain – Continuity of Integrated Health Services Project

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Offer advice, guidance, and support for Supply Chain Management activities related to the CIHS project.

• Assist CIHS country teams in aligning with host government priorities and national supply chain goals.

• Design, implement, and continually enhance agile, compliant, and efficient supply chain systems.

• Enhance the capabilities of CIHS country teams and host governments in managing large-scale supply chain systems and last-mile distribution.

• Support project-wide supply chain strategies, standards, tools, best practices, SCM plans, commodity calculators, and procurement strategies.

• Represent CRS in regional planning and coordination meetings while fostering stakeholder relationships.

• Provide technical support across areas such as commodity quantification, inventory management, logistics, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and compliance with donor/government regulations.

• Assist with digital health supply chain initiatives, LMIS data quality, and the use of ERP systems like Oracle.

• Aid in quantification, procurement planning, tender and due diligence reviews, fleet management, driver management systems, policies, training, and telematics.

• Monitor supply chain metrics and KPIs to promote continuous improvement and accountability.

• Lead knowledge management, learning exchanges, standardization, training, mentoring, and capacity building efforts.

• Support countries in addressing audit findings and implementing necessary corrective actions.

• Collaborate with CIHS project countries, host governments, the Global Supply Chain Management team, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.

• Travel frequently to project countries and field locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in international supply chain, logistics, or procurement.

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Proficient in MS Office applications and information management systems.

• Strong understanding of general procurement and trading policies and regulations, as well as international import/export legislation and customs regulations.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP).

• Technical expertise in warehouse operations and inventory control, including FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, root-cause analysis, ABC analysis, batch/lot and expiry management, warehouse layout optimization, and loss/shrinkage prevention.

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitating, and training using adult learning principles and practices.

• Strong skills in relationship management, written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and systems thinking.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% of the time.

• Ability to legally work in the location where the position is performed.

• Pre-employment medical clearance is mandatory for positions that require residence or regular travel outside the home country.

• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, professional certifications such as CIPS or APICS, and experience managing Global Fund, USG food aid, or other large-scale donor programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous retirement savings plan.

• Collaborative work culture focused on mission-driven goals.

• A workplace that adheres to the CRS Code of Conduct and prioritizes safeguarding.