Supply Chain Manager (Kenyan Nationals Only)

About the role

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a project in Kenya, open only to Kenyan nationals. The role plans, manages and coordinates the project supply chain, leading end-to-end commodity management from shipment and Port of Mombasa clearance through inland transport, warehousing and delivery to Final Distribution Points (FDPs), with traceability and controls against loss, damage, contamination, fraud and diversion.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead the supply-chain and logistics plan, keeping pipeline visibility from shipment to FDP delivery and forecasting constraints.
• Coordinate receipt, customs clearance and de-stuffing at the Port of Mombasa, working with clearing agents, surveyors, transporters and authorities.
• Manage inland transport, warehouse readiness, inventory records, cycle counts and integrated pest management.
• Coordinate last-mile delivery to FDPs, partner supply chains and performance reviews, with World Vision Kenya in Turkana.
• Maintain traceability, escalate discrepancies and fraud, and report commodity data to MIS and project teams.
• Contribute to budget forecasting, supervise supply-chain staff and build relationships with authorities and partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration or Operations Management.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible supply-chain experience, including logistics, transportation, warehousing, procurement, inventory or commodity management; supervising staff and managing suppliers and logistics providers.
• Experience in humanitarian or international development supply chains is highly desirable; experience with humanitarian food commodities and importation, customs clearance and ERP systems is preferred.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language; willingness to travel regularly to Mombasa, Marsabit, Turkana and other locations.

Required skills

• Supply-chain planning, commodity logistics, transportation, warehousing, inventory control and traceability.
• Understanding of donor requirements and Kenyan import/export and customs processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant ERP, inventory and supply-chain systems.