Supply Chain Strategy Director (SCSD) at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: Supply Chain Strategy Director (SCSD)

Job Code: sfh-72338
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The role of the Supply Chain Strategy Director (SCSD) is pivotal and carries accountability for shaping and developing the end-to-end Supply Chain strategy in alignment with SFH’s Market Innovation strategy.
• Integral to supporting the SFH leadership team in realizing the SFH Generation 2030 strategy, the SCSD reports to the Managing Director, leveraging their expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain process improvement to lead strategic initiatives and projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of a cutting-edge Supply Chain Strategy.
• Drive innovation within the Supply Chain processes to align with SFH’s market innovation goals.
• Spearhead new business development initiatives within the Supply Chain domain.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Develop a governance mechanism for SFH’s end-to-end Supply Chain projects and strategic initiatives.
• Lead on vendor contract management
• Strengthening risk management across the logistic value chain
• Spearhead technology optimisation of the Supply Chain system
• Facilitate end-to-end supply chain leadership meetings and strategic workshops.
• Drive collaboration and alignment among cross-functional teams

Qualifications / Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Health/allied health fields, Sciences, engineering, business, or supply chain disciplines required.
• Post Graduate degree/studies in Health/allied health fields, science, business, engineering, finance, or organizational management strongly preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a complex Supply Chain environment at senior management level.
• Proven leadership track record in at least two of the following functional areas: manufacturing, planning, logistics, regulatory and quality.

Skills and competencies:

• Proven expertise in providing leadership for end-to-end Supply Chain processes.
• Successful collaboration with Regulatory, Quality, and other relevant functions.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership with relationship management ability.
• Data-oriented, analytical, and detail-oriented, capable of developing and using models for optimization purposes yet balanced with an ability to step back from the data to draw out the right business approach for conclusion.
• Ability to develop deep insights into the needs of patients, customers, markets, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large-scale change and influence in a matrixed organization.
• Proven track record for identifying risks and implementing mitigations successfully.
• Change-oriented, actively generates process improvements; champions and drives change initiatives; confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly.
• Proven capability to drive innovation and anticipate industry and market changes to advance healthcare.
• Strong coaching and talent development skills with a focus on elevating organizational capabilities.
• Demonstrate and inspire behaviors aligned with SFH’s values.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday; 3rd January, 2024.

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal-opportunity employer.