Distribution Coordinator (Qobayat)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Distribution Coordinator oversees all distribution activities within an area of operations for SCI. This includes reporting and NFI warehousing. They are also tasked with liaison with other teams, planning for upcoming activities, and the strategic direction of distribution in that area.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:     Distributions Manage the work of the Distribution Officer and more generally the distribution teams Ensure correct documentation is recorded for all distributions liaison between Supply Chain Officer and Distribution Officer to ensure a smooth supply chain from point of order through to distribution Establish distribution plans in collaboration with programme teams that include both logistical and programme requirements. Follow up distributions guidelines and protocols to ensure distributions are efficient and secure. Train the distribution teams on distribution procedures and SCI policies   Warehousing and stock control Ensure NFI warehousing in the area of responsibility is managed according to SCI’s Stock Management and Warehousing Policy, Warehousing and Stock Management Manual, and relevant donor rules and regulations. Ensure full audit trail standard under donor regulations as well as Save the Children Internal Warehousing Procedures. Establish warehouses and storerooms to receive all incoming goods as well as dispatch / facilitate distribution as required and follow up consumption rates to replenish stock on a timely basis. Keep all relevant parties informed of supply pipeline     Reporting Receive regular reports from Distribution team. Collate and submit comprehensive warehousing and distribution reports to the Logistics Manager on a weekly and monthly basis or as required.   Other tasks Feedback to Logistics Manager and Area Manager recommendations for improvement Contingency planning & strategy – work with Logistics and Area Manager to define contingency planning for SCI operational areas, and strategic expansion Feed into proposal development process Liaison with the distribution and programmes teams and follow up an issues   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential At      least 6 months of experience in Distribution At      least 6 months of experience in working with an International NGO Experience      in warehouse and stock management. Strong      capacity building skills; Patience,      thoroughness, rigour. Excellent      IT skills. Fluency      in written and spoken English. Proactive      and result-oriented. Commitment      to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.   Desirable Fluency in written and spoken Arabic