Junior Supply Chain Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsible as Team Leader of the department. Provide leadership & guidance to the planning & supply chain team. Foster collaborative & results oriented work environment.
• Continuously review & improve the supply chain processes to increase efficiency. Analyse data to identify areas for improvement & implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review & validate all the procurement plans submitted by the SC Planners to ensure they are accurate & feasible, facilitating smooth operations at PHCC.
• The consultant is required to ensure that all analytical, technical commercial aspects of the procurement plans are thoroughly considered & comply with relevant regulations, policies & best practices.
• Support in developing strategies for the effective planning of items to ensure continuous availability.
• Support in monitoring the inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding both shortages & overstock situations.
• Support in implementing & managing systems for real-time consumption tracking & reporting.
• Manage the process of introducing new items into the supply chain including coordinating with Subject Matter Experts, Finance & all relevant stakeholders. Conduct Market research & supplier evaluations to ensure best sources for new items.
• Oversee the creation & maintenance of item master data.
• Address any supply chain disruptions or issues with suppliers effectively.
• Lead initiatives to improve the accuracy & reliability of supply chain data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for the annual stock count in PHCC stores and the central warehouse.
• Support in the preparation of department policies & procedures to enhance operational efficiency & compliance.
• Support the relevant PHCC stakeholders in the setup of New Health centre logistics stores & implementing new PHCC projects within department defined scope, ensuring all necessary supplies are procured & delivered timely.
• Support in developing procurement and inventory management plan to support national-level projects and occasional events.
• Ensure transparency & effective communication with team, senior management & other stakeholders.
• Monitor the departmental KPIs ensuring they align with strategic goals & operational efficiency.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, finance, or any equivalent professional discipline.
• Any Valid Certification like PMP / CSCP/ CISCP / CPSM is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of supply chain management experience, of which 4 years of similar experience in inventory, purchase, sourcing, and contract management, operational experience is required within the government sector in healthcare entities in Qatar.
• Thorough knowledge on governmental By-Laws related to procurement.
• The consultant is expected to have minimum of 8 years of hands-on Oracle ERP & basic knowledge of WMS.
• Mandatory Advanced Excel skills for reporting, forecasting, analysing and reconciliation.
• The incumbent should understand the end-to-end SCM business processes and be able to handle the operations daily. Inventory/Supply Chain management.
• Project Management & Team Management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment & manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Trouble Shooting, Analytical & Problem-Solving skills.
• Microsoft Presentation and Advanced Excel skills.
• Policy and Process designing and implementation.
• Experience in Oracle Inventory and Sourcing module.
• Mandatory English reading, writing and communication skill.
• Strong Leadership abilities