UNOPS · 3 hours ago
Supply Chain Management Advisor
UNOPS is part of the UN system organizations focused on modernizing supply chains through various project engagements. The Supply Chain Management Advisor will lead complex engagements, translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, and ensure data-driven decision-making across end-to-end supply chain processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead business analysis for supply chain management functions including demand and supply planning, forecasting, pipeline visibility, inventory and warehouse management and procurement and order management
Facilitate stakeholder consultations and consensus-building across organizations, country focal points, government counterparts and implementing partners
Develop and Strengthen data governance frameworks and data quality controls across master data and key SCM datasets
Develop and Implement supply chain information management systems for automation and improvement of supply chain management
Perform and support requirements gathering, configuration, and enhancement of supply chain information systems (e.g., LMIS, ERP, WMS, pipeline management tools)
Work with ICT teams to ensure system interoperability and compliance with IT standards
Develop analytics solutions, dashboards, and reports to improve visibility into supply chain performance, gaps, and risks
Conduct root-cause analysis and support the implementation of corrective actions
Lead user training, knowledge transfer, SOP development, and documentation
Support strengthening of local institutional capacity for planning and data stewardship
Promote continuous improvement and end-user adoption of new digital solutions
Qualification
Required
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) preferably in one of the following: Computer Science, Data/Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Data/Information Systems, Engineering or related field with 7 years of relevant experience
PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Project Management certification is required
Relevant experience is defined as experience in: Supply chain management in humanitarian, non-for-profit, public health, development, or government context
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management, or information systems management, or change management and/or business analysis is required
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing one or more of different components of either deployment or an implementation of a large-scale ERP project(s)
Experience with one or more of the following solutions and or technology such as ERP solutions, APS tools (e.g., SAP, IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder), SQL, and visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau)
Preferred
PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent is highly desirable
Supply Chain SCOR-P certification is highly desirable
One or more Project and IT Risk Management Certifications are highly desirable
Business Intelligence Certifications are highly desirable
Extensive experience in implementing ERP supply chain management, logistics systems, inventory management solutions, and business process transformation is desirable
Operational experience managing large scale projects in multifaceted environments is Highly desirable
Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Oracle, SAP and its modules, particularly supply chain related, is highly desirable
Extensive knowledge of business intelligence and data analytics, with heavy emphasis on data management is highly desirable
Experience in the development of solutions for the automation of repetitive tasks that are coordinated across distinct groups to improve productivity, service quality and control is desirable
Experience with reporting technologies and performance monitoring is desirable
Prior experience and ability to manage large, diverse teams is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are desirable
Strong analytical and digital skills are desirable
Company
UNOPS
UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions.
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