Job Description

Title: Log Warehouse Management Advisor

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters / MBA with specialization in Warehousing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics or most relevant discipline.
∎ Educational qualification can be flexible if the candidate has a minimum of 5-6 years of experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Warehouse manager preferably in an NGO.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Inventory or Store or Warehouse, supply chain management, Warehouse activities, Warehouse Management
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

Job Context:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster throughout Bangladesh. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects which assist to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, build capacities of local stakeholders, and reduce the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host population affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static approach are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, primary health care, protection, and MH/PSS.
∎ HI is currently implementing development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram, Sitakindu, and Cox`s Bazar district through 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices( Dhaka and Cox Bazar).
∎ Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education and Atlas Logistic
∎ Number of staffs: Around 283 National staff and 9 international staff
∎ HI is currently looking for a Log Warehouse Management Advisor for its Logistics- Supply Chain department. Log Warehouse Management Advisor will be in close collaboration with the supply chain, project, and technical unit team, he/she will be responsible for:
∎ Formalize the HI adapted warehouse management procedure for Cox’sBazar area adhere to the context in Ukhiya and Teknaf, and implement the standard by ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation between purchase to reception to delivery, archiving & overall warehouse management system in place;
∎ Train the warehouse management & relevant supply chain team by clarifying their roles & responsibilities by setting up a clear ARCI & create the operational linkage between Supply Chain, warehouse & project team, as per HI standard process;
∎ Train the project team to implement the procedures on their parts;
∎ Job Location: Ukhiya/Teknaf under Cox`s Bazar district. From the date of joining candidate must have to stay in Ukhiya/Teknaf under his/her own residential arrangement
∎ Line Manager: Area Supply Chain Manager
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: From as early as possible to 30 November 2021 with the possibility of an extension

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibility 1: To streamline the warehousing processes, adapted to personnel, condition, and context of HI operations in the area starting from reception, categorizing, storage, release up to the distribution of goods which enables reconciliation of material in and out, physically and theoretically, incompliance with HI procedures
∎ Activities:
∎ Design the warehousing system and procedures
∎ Train related supply team on the warehouse system
∎ Implement the processes in actual basis by working together with the warehouse team, re-adapt the procedures as necessary, to ensure it is implementable. The implementation trial should at least be done for 2 weeks
∎ Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
∎ Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling them with the data storage system.
∎ Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; action to take for repair and requisitions for replacement.
∎ Responsibility 2: To clear warehouse backlogs whereby it should enable us to reconcile between the theoretical quantity in the report and the actual availability
∎ Activities:
∎ Run physical inventory on all warehouses, generate accurate inventory reports, and provide a recommendation of actions for management approval
∎ Adjust stock report following the inventory report and the decision endorsed by the management
∎ Responsibility 3: Submitting a summary mission report which consists of actual findings, achievements, work in progress, and further recommendation and action plan
∎ Activities:
∎ Providing mission report;
∎ Action Plan with ARCI

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 60 years
∎ Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Supply Chain Manager or Warehouse manager.
∎ Experience in handling warehouses worth at least 4M USD.
∎ Proven training skills.
∎ Experience in NGO and emergency contexts is necessary.
∎ Experience in stock & asset reconciliation.
∎ Previous experience with HI is an asset.
∎ Advanced planning, assessment, and analytical skills.
∎ Excellent writing skills in English are compulsory. Fluency in spoken English.
∎ Excellent skills in Excell.
∎ Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision.
∎ Excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances.
∎ Excellent communication and networking skills.
∎ Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
∎ Must be advance skilled in MS office, especially spreadsheet
∎ Must have previous experience with ERP systems or Data management.
∎ Experience in Safety Management, Developing Standards and mapping, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information, Equipment Maintenance, Judgment.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 83921 - 88926 (Monthly)
∎ Hardship Allowance will be added in addition to working in Cox`s Bazar District.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 12 Aug 2021

Company Information:
∎ 5 Aug 2021
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 3 References (Current & Previous Supervisor only) including Head of HR of the current employer to BDjobs.com by Thursday, 12 August 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.HI is committed to a workplace that is safe for all people to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. A strong commitment to these values, the humanitarian principles with a focus on equity and inclusion. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives.Any sort of persuasion by the person, phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.