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World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

Logistics Officer

Inventory Management +1Posted on Nov 9
Full-timeMogadishu, SomaliaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Health Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or social sciences.
  • At least three years of relevant work experience in public health supply chain.
  • Experience in quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and general commodities management.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and assist with forecasting, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating supply chain operations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders, GIK, WFP, and project teams with updated order status and stock-level information.
  • Support data collection, data entry, analysis, and reporting for medical, food, and other non-food items.
  • Check that data is properly captured and recorded in the Last Mile Mobile Solution (LMMS).
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage in-country logistics across office and area operations.
  • Assist with scheduling distribution to meet requested delivery dates and ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Provide periodic support supervision to logistics teams across the country and other stakeholders.
  • Process logistics-operation documentation and resolve operational issues, escalating complex issues to the Supply Chain Manager promptly.
  • Ensure transport of medical, food, and other non-food supplies complies with local government regulations and standards.
  • Assist with customs-clearance procedures for humanitarian supplies, including GIK, through the country's ports and airports.
  • Communicate with stakeholders and the World Vision Somalia team about updated order and logistics status.
  • Ensure adherence to Good Distribution Practice.
  • Check goods for conformity upon receipt and during dispatch using order documentation and applicable regulations.
  • Monitor food and medical supplies and plan timely distribution before expiry.
  • Provide technical support for warehousing and inventory management at storage facilities according to prescribed standards.
  • Ensure accounting, reporting, and internal control systems are accurate and complete and that relevant records are up to date.
  • Monitor inventory of food, medical, and non-medical supplies to track trends and ensure proper distribution from source to beneficiary.
  • Conduct regular physical warehouse inventory counts, including expiry-date checks, and report findings.
  • Inspect warehouses regularly to ensure safety and compliance, including timely fumigation and pest control at all storage facilities.
  • Coordinate and manage national inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely and efficient movement of supplies across the country.
  • Oversee stores and warehouse management, building field staff capacity through training and technical support on warehouse operations and standards compliance.
  • Manage BPS screening for vendors, including reviewing and clearing hit lists, and perform MDM functions such as project creation to ensure compliance and accurate system records.
  • Oversee the logistics team and ensure store KPIs are achieved, including timely purchase-order receipt and avoidance of payment delays.
  • Provide logistics support to Supply Chain Operations in alignment with the Supply Chain Manual, processes, and procedures.
  • Liaise with the Supply Chain team in Nairobi regarding shipments to Mogadishu and support their onward delivery; track international shipments and provide weekly updates for all offices.
  • Work with the Administration Officer in Mogadishu and the Ministries of Finance in Hargeisa and Garoowe to obtain tax-exemption letters and follow up with relevant government ministries for timely approval.
  • Work with clearing agents to ensure goods are cleared from the port promptly to avoid demurrage charges, and coordinate clearance support with the Supply Chain team.
  • File completed documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals is an added advantage.
  • Health or Pharmaceutical qualifications are an added advantage.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to field operation areas.

About the Company

World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

What World Vision International does: It is a Christian humanitarian, development, and advocacy organization focused on children. It operates in nearly 100 countries with 33,000+ staff and works with supporters to help more than 200 million vulnerable children by addressing the root causes of poverty. How its product works: Through long-term programs and rapid relief, it provides essentials like water, food, and tools for families to overcome poverty, guided by faith and field expertise, and coordinated across communities by staff and partners. How it is different from competitors: It combines a large, faith-guided global network with a clear focus on sustainable, root-cause approaches to development, serving all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, and stressing lasting impact that endures beyond one-time aid. What the company’s goal is: To improve the lives of children, families, and communities around the world and create lasting, generational impact.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Monrovia, CA
Founded
2012

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