The Supply Chain Manager provides technical and operational leadership for the project supply chain, ensuring commodities and project goods move safely, on time and in line with donor requirements. The role works closely with the Deputy Chief of Party for Operations, field teams, MEAL, compliance, security, finance, procurement and partners, and coordinates with World Vision Kenya on Turkana commodity operations.
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Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and regularly update the project supply-chain and logistics plan in line with approved implementation schedules and distribution requirements.
- Maintain end-to-end pipeline visibility from shipment through receipt, storage, dispatch and final distribution point delivery.
- Monitor commodity availability, storage capacity, transport needs and projected dispatches, and develop contingencies for constraints.
- Coordinate receipt of commodities through the Port of Mombasa, including arrival monitoring, documents, service-provider readiness and onward transport.
- Coordinate clearing and forwarding agents, surveyors, transporters, warehouse providers and Kenyan authorities to secure timely clearance, release and duty exemptions.
- Ensure container stripping, tallying, inspection, weighing and receipt documentation follow approved procedures, and escalate shortages, damage or pilferage.
- Lead inland transportation planning and oversight from Mombasa to primary warehouses and onward to approved final distribution points.
- Ensure transport providers meet vehicle, driver, sealing, GPS tracking, communication, security and commodity-accountability requirements.
- Monitor dispatches, routes and destination reconciliation, and coordinate route and security risks with the security team.
- Provide regular pipeline, logistics and commodity-status updates to project leadership.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Management or another relevant field.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible supply-chain experience covering logistics, transportation, warehousing, procurement, inventory or commodity management.
- Experience supervising staff and multidisciplinary teams and managing suppliers, contractors and logistics service providers.
- Experience with importation, customs clearance, inland transportation and warehouse management, including in remote or complex operating environments.
- Experience with ERP, digital commodity tracking, warehouse-management or logistics information systems.
Skills & Competencies:
- Fluency in English and at least one local language.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply-chain operations and associated documentation and controls.
- Experience in humanitarian or international development supply chains is highly desirable.
- Experience managing humanitarian food commodities or U.S. Government-funded food assistance supply chains is strongly desirable.
- A Master's degree or professional supply-chain certification is an advantage.
How to Apply
About Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting human dignity through sustainable development, emergency relief, and peacebuilding initiatives. Founded in 1943 by the U.S. Catholic Bishops, CRS has grown into a trusted leader in international aid, serving millions of vulnerable individuals across more than 100 countries.
The organization is known for its commitment to ethical service delivery and has earned a reputation for effectiveness in disaster response, agriculture, health, education, and economic development. CRS fosters a values-driven work culture that prioritizes integrity, compassion, and respect, offering employees meaningful career opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment with flexible work arrangements.
The organization's innovative approach integrates local partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based solutions to maximize impact. With a vast global network, CRS works closely with communities, governments, and faith-based groups to create sustainable change. Rooted in Catholic values, the organization upholds principles of justice, stewardship, and solidarity while engaging in corporate social responsibility initiatives that empower marginalized populations. For more information, visit www.crs.org.
Mission
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching.
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