Supply Chain Officer (Monitoring), P2, FT, MSDEC, #102960, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen

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For every child, Hope

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager (forecasting), the position (i) supports the design and execution of global forecasts and rolling demand exercises for a wide range of commodities supporting UNICEF programmes; (ii) facilitates the collection and generation of relevant data and analysis for the supply chain; (iii) ensures that supply chain business intelligence is developed and available, organizational performance indicators are regularly monitored, and supply dashboards and other visibility and monitoring tools are functioning optimally and meeting the needs of the Supply and Programme functions; and (iv) supports projects related to the digitalization of demand planning and forecasting processes.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1) Coordination of Forecast Processes, Digitalization Initiatives, and Communication with Stakeholders in Supply, Programme, and Implementing Partners:

1. Participate in expanding the scope of forecasts obtained from country offices to cover all strategic health, education, and WASH products, with a strong focus on utilizing digitalization initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
2. Support and coordinate the process of the digitalization of strategic and tactical forecasts, assisting in the transition from Excel-based processes to relevant digital platforms, and contribute to change management efforts to ensure integration and smooth adoption by staff at both SD and Country Office levels.
3. Participate in preparing comprehensive long-term forecasts for a continuous and uninterrupted supply of UNICEF’s essential and strategic supplies.
4. Regularly update the rolling demand forecasts for current and anticipated emergencies, acting as a liaison between UNICEF SD relevant centers and Country Offices to ensure full support is provided in updating their rolling demand forecast.
5. Regularly monitor the materialization of rolling demand forecasts and inform the relevant stakeholders.
6. Engage in, monitor, and contribute to relevant online community platforms and external discussion forums to enhance communication and knowledge sharing around forecasting and demand planning.

2) Models and tools to collect, analyze and visualize supply chain, forecasting, demand planning and results data:

1. Supports the conceptualization and design of optimized forecasting processes, whether UNICEF exclusive or in collaboration with partners, by actively engaging in meetings, coordinating meeting inputs and outputs, and following up and/or implementing action points.

3) Supply relevant business intelligence:

1. Utilizes data visualization tools, such as Power BI, for trend analysis to enable relevant stakeholders to take action, e.g., react to short- and long-term changes in demand. Graphically presents data and communicates it as appropriate.

4) Bridge between business and IT for solutions and applications related to supply chain:

1. Liaises with both internal and external IT and business colleagues to conceptualize, develop, and roll-out digital based tools for demand planning and forecasting. Actively participates in all processes, including design, user testing, and implementation.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• A completed 1^st University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in business, economics, development, social sciences, statistics, supply chain or relevant field is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years work experience in public and/or private sector with proficiency in demand planning and forecasting, a good use of data processing, business data analysis and intelligence, systems and process analysis, and/or performance monitoring is required, preferably in areas related to the supply chain and preferably with experience working in the field.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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