Supply Chain Officer

About Secours Islamique France:

Since its founding in 1991, Secours Islamique France considers that diversity is a wealth. We study therefore all applications to the extent that they present the skills required for the position to be filled.

Our organization is particularly concerned with the ethical and deontological dimensions in all its activities. we therefore reserve the right to systematically check criminal records during the recruitment process, in accordance with current law. In line with this policy, SIF practices zero tolerance towards any type of fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse, or violence of any nature whatsoever, and, more generally, any violation of legislation, regulations, or the code of conduct established internally.

SIF is a humanitarian organization, and the principle of “Do no harm” is therefore central: we ensure that respect and the safety of the children we support in our projects is a primary consideration for all our collaborators and partners. Our charter is a real commitment: we mobilize all of our staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect for the principles laid down.

General Position Summary

The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations within the food distribution. This includes procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. The officer will ensure that products are sourced, cooked and delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining high-quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

 Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible deals.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships.

Planning:

• Develop and implement schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with distribution teams to ensure efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
•  Adjust plans as necessary to address any issues or changes in demand.
• Develop Framework Agreements.

Inventory Management:

•  Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without overstocking.
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.

Logistics and Distribution:

• Oversee the transportation of goods from suppliers to warehouse facilities and from warehouses to food processing facilities and Distribution points.
• Optimize logistics routes and methods to reduce costs and delivery times.
•  Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for transportation and storage.

Quality Control:

• Ensure that all products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Work with quality assurance teams to address any issues and implement corrective actions.
•  Maintain documentation and records related to quality control processes.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

•  Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential risks.
• Prepare and present regular reports to Senior Logistics Manager on supply chain performance.
• Use data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives

.Cost Management:

• Develop and manage supply chain budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce expenses.
• Monitor and control supply chain costs to ensure profitability.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, logistics and finance, to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
•  Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise within the supply chain.

Direct Reporting to: Field Coordinator

Technical Reporting to: Country Logistics Coordinator

Competencies: 

1. Respect and promote SIF values and mandate, and report to the line manager any non-respect of SIF’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
2. Address needs and requests in a Professional way.
3. Always interact with children in presence of their parents or caregivers.
4. Always respect beneficiaries’ confidentiality.
5. Report any incident or act that causes harm to beneficiaries or to others.
6. Aware of child protection/safeguarding concept.
7. Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
8. Strong analytical skills.
9. Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
10. Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
11. Rigorous and polite.

Note: Any attempt to influence or interfere with the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification of the candidate.

We ensure a fair and transparent selection process, and any form of canvassing or external influence will not be tolerated.