Supply Chain Management Analyst

hace 3 días


Panama UNFPA A tiempo completo

**Background/Purpose**:
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the LACRO International Operations Manager, the Supply Chain Management Analyst delivers quality services in procurement and logistics to internal and external clients. S/he masters all relevant rules, guidelines, processes, and procedures, ensuring proper and effective use of UNFPA’s and external partners’ resources. S/he takes a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support and guidance to the Regional Office.

**Major duties and Responsibilities include**:

- Update the consolidated Procurement Plan on the basis of a review of relevant Annual Work Plans and ensure its timely implementation, guaranteeing the most economical and timely delivery of complete procurement portfolio within the context of the Programme.
- Liaise with the Senior Management Team and Programme Analysts/Specialists and advisors, in defining accurate specifications and agreeing procurement modalities for the most effective and efficient procurement in accordance with prevailing UNFPA policies and procedures.
- Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for equipment, supplies, commodities and services in a transparent and cost-effective manner; and recommend procurement decisions. Provide regular updates on procurement timelines and ensure regular communication within UNFPA and externally with partners of the expected delivery dates.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the Regional Office and ensure compliance of the office business practices with the provisions of the UNFPA policies and procedures, work practices, and processes and suggest changes for improvement where and when necessary.
- Ensure coordination with UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) and Facilities Branch Management Services, Country offices, UNOPS and other UN procurement bodies for timely delivery and receipt of goods and services, release, acceptance, and delivery of these to the destination point in a timely manner with due attention to quality assurance.
- Follow up with Country Offices in the timely clearance of consignments and update and monitor the status report to the office on regular intervals.
- Support in the implementation of the UNFPA Policy for Inventory Management, focusing on the recording, tracking, and reporting of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) commodities/ inventories with a particular emphasis on the operational control and financial reporting requirements aspects, including aspects such as physical receipt inspections, the security, control, maintenance, and disposal of SHR commodities / inventory.
- Develop/maintain up-to-date accurate inventory of all equipment, products and supplies procured under the various programmes, conduct periodic random physical inspections, and take corrective measures in case of discrepancies identified, and prepare/produce annual inventory report(s).
- Support COs in Emergency responses in coordination with the Humanitarian Response focal point and assist in the response to the needs of affected COs including the facilitation of the approval of Fast Track Procedures
- Assist COs in the procurement of commodities in collaboration with the engagement with PSB
- Contribute to preparation of annual donor report as required.
- Ensure that evaluations of service providers are completed in the correct and timely manner; and that the associated follow-up actions are implemented.
- Maintain up-to-date and complete records, documentation and filing of all procurement processes.
- Develop and maintain a list of UN and UNFPA preferred suppliers.
- Act as supervisor of the Administrative/Procurement Assistant.
- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the LACRO and COs focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Organization of trainings for the operations/ programme staff on Procurement.

Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement in the Region.

Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

**Key Expected Results**
- Updated procurement plan and tracking tool based on procurement requests.
- Regular communication with PSB and updated international procurement tracking tool
- Compliance in procurement processes with documentary evidence.
- Electronic files of procurement processes in iDOCS.
- Vendor evaluation and an updated roster of suppliers and Long Term Agreements.
- Participation in the RBOS and an updated status of involvement of UNFPA in joint initiatives.

**Education**:

- Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Procurement and/or Logistics, engineering or similar discipline. Bachelor level degree may be accepted if supplemented with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience as shown below;
**Knowledge and Experience**:

- 2 years of professional experience in the field of adm


  • Supply Chain Specialist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panama Medline Panamá A tiempo completo

    Job Description Participate in establishing an effective, integrated, supply chain process, to manage the integral logistics goods flow between Sales, Warehouse and Suppliers, with mínimal cost and inventories while maintaining customer services level. Support business operations and present findings to internal teams, creating detailed supply chain...

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    hace 3 semanas


    Panama BairesDev A tiempo completo

    Who We are BairesDev is proud to be the fastest-growing company in America. With people in five continents and world-class clients, we are only as strong as the multicultural teams at the heart of our business. To consistently deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients, we only hire the Top 1% of the best talents and nurture their professional...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    hace 1 semana


    Panama Simera A tiempo completo

    The Supply Chain Manager will work closely with other departments within the organization to ensure that supply chain goals and objectives are met.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic sourcing plans and negotiate contracts with suppliersManage inventory levels and logistics operations to ensure that materials and products are delivered on time...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    hace 3 días


    Panama Simera A tiempo completo

    This includes developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and managing logistics and inventory operations. The Supply Chain Manager will work closely with other departments within the organization to ensure that supply chain goals and objectives are met. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic...


  • Panama Bairesdev Sa A tiempo completo

    Who we areBairesDev is proud to be the fastestgrowing company in America. With people on five continents and worldclass clients, we are only as strong as the multicultural teams at the heart of our business. To consistently deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients, we only hire the Top 1 of the best talents and nurture their professional growth...

  • Supply Chain Specialist

    hace 2 semanas


    Panama Medline Panamá A tiempo completo

    Job Description Participate in establishing an effective, integrated, supply chain process, to manage the integral logistics goods flow between Sales, Warehouse and Suppliers, with mínimal cost and inventories while maintaining customer services level. Support business operations and present findings to internal teams, creating detailed supply chain...

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    hace 3 días


    Panama Tetra Pak A tiempo completo

    **What you will do As a Supply Chain Analyst you will**: To handle the order to invoice process within TPGS (i.e. ordering, invoicing, crediting and shipping documentation). To ensure correct and timely process; which requires good understanding of flow and systems. To identify and amend potential issues in the automated or manual flows in a correct and...

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    hace 5 días


    Panama Philips A tiempo completo

    Job TitleSupply Chain AnalystJob DescriptionPhilips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.But it's not just what we do, it's who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    hace 6 días


    Panama Forever Oceans Corporation A tiempo completo

    **Supply Chain Manager** **Location**: Puerto Armuelles, Limones, Chiriqui, Panama. **Desired Expertise**: 3 years as a purchasing manager in a multinational corporation. Needs to have some experience in construction industry. Aquaculture experience preferred. **Responsibilities**: - Oversee set-up and execution of farm supply chains - Manage farm supply...


  • Panama Elanco A tiempo completo

    As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and...

  • Supply Chain Intern

    hace 2 semanas


    Panama Nestlé Centroamérica A tiempo completo

    Es la compañía de alimentos y bebidas más grande del mundo. Tenemos más de 2.000 marcas que van desde íconos globales a favoritas locales Esta persona estará dando apoyo a 2 unidades de negocio en las actividades operacionales para garantizar el correcto abasto, optimización de inventario y mitigación de productosUn día en la vida de... Gestionar...


  • Panama 3M A tiempo completo

    **Supply Chain Analyst, Panama Pacifico** **Colabora con 3Mers innovadores alrededor del mundo** Como Supply Chain Analyst desempeñarás un rol clave para gestionar el suministro de productos hacia nuestros clientes desde nuestras plantas de manufactura local y/o virtuales en Panamá Pacifico. En este rol podrás analizar planes de suministro, gestionar...

  • Supply Chain Intern

    hace 7 días


    Panama Philips A tiempo completo

    **Job Title**: Supply Chain Intern - Planning **Job title**: Supply Chain Intern **Your role**: Perform logging activities - Work with HPM team - Perform logging activities - Support in analytics - Support in DM - Support in reports **You're the right fit if**: 1. Currently studying Industrial engineering, Business administration, or related fields. 2....


  • Panama Hitachi Rail Sts S.P.A. A tiempo completo

    Description Hitachi Railis a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport...


  • Panama Kontoor Brands A tiempo completo

    Job Description Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world’s most iconic denim brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the...


  • Panama SIUMA TALENT A tiempo completo

    Responsable de evaluar proveedores, productos y servicios, negociar precios. - Garantizar que las compras aprobadas sean rentables y de alta calidad. - Preparar planes para la compra de equipos, servicios y suministros. - Revisar, comparar, analizar productos y servicios a comprar. - Desarrollar investigación de mercadeo para productos/servicios en areas...


  • Panama Elanco A tiempo completo

    **Responsibilities**: Scope Market: Export Countries.: Ensure reliable and accurate short-term sales forecasts connected to the needs of the commercial area.Analyze and elaborate accurate rolling forecasts for mid-term periods, to provide reliable forecasts by SKU to stakeholders.Maintain and keep up-to-date projected forecast for 36 months sending the more...


  • Panama Estée Lauder Companies A tiempo completo

    About The EsteeLauder Companies ELC (Estee Lauder Companies)is a global leader in prestige beauty that delights consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. They are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold...

  • Data Engineer Leader

    hace 7 días


    Panama Addmore Group Inc A tiempo completo

    Our client is looking for a **Data Engineer Leader - Supply Chain****: - for a contract position.- Start date: March/April - Duration: 6 months with possibility of REN - Location**: Panama** or close to this country (Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina) - Work model: Hybrid - 1 or 2 days onsite per week or REMOTE (if willing to travel) - Language:...

  • Supply Chain Intern

    hace 5 días


    Panama Philips A tiempo completo

    **Job Title**: Supply Chain Intern **In this role, you have the opportunity to** Work in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects with real impact on the lives of people around the world and together with colleagues from different cultures and specialization areas, you will be given the responsibility, space and support to develop and grow in...