Logistics Advisor

• Providing technical logistical support to response, recovery and capacity building operations undertaken by the organisation. This can include development of the logistics plan of action (PoA) and coordination and management of logistics operations. Depending on the context and operational requirements, this support will be provided through field deployments and/or remotely. 
• Determine, implement, monitor and review the logistics strategy and logistics plans of action.
• Coordinate, pro-actively schedule and manage the supply chain and logistics support (including delegates) for the operation(s). This can include requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing goods and logistics support to cash-based intervention. 
• Providing supervision and direction to the operation’s procurement systems. This is in coordination with Regional Logistics Units (RLUs), zone offices or country/regional/head quarter offices regarding best sourcing options.
• Facilitate or support the delivery of organisational capacity building activities in logistics. Contribute to the revision or development of new training curricula. Where requested, provide mentoring support to other BRC delegates and staff.

• You are happy to work in a remote role which will require overseas travel for up to 3 months at a time.
• You can deploy (often at short notice) to countries experiencing natural disasters or other crisis events.
• You are comfortable and confident working in complex, multi-cultural environments.
• You have experience in developing and implementing a full range of logistics activities. This includes assessment, developing, and implementing PoA, logistics support to cash-based interventions, procurement, contracting, transport management, warehouse management, stock control, distribution, fleet management, custom clearance, budget management, and setting & reporting key performance indicators.
• You have sound knowledge and awareness of humanitarian responses, the actors involved, and the role of evidence-based decision making upon the delivery of humanitarian action.
• You have a genuine affinity with the organisations purpose and drive to make a positive personal impact.
  

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days per annum.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
  

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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