Analyst, Supply Chain Systems - Task Force For Global Health

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Description
The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its eight programs focus on building durable public health systems that serve all people. Focus areas include neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, and health systems strengthening. The Task Force received the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize-the world's largest award of its kind-in recognition of its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering.
ITI BACKGROUND:
ITI is a partner in the global program to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. ITI supports the Global Program through the donation of the antibiotic Zithromax® provided by Pfizer; data management; and advocacy through partnerships. An opportunity at ITI is an opportunity to work at the intersection of Global Health programs, policy, and advocacy.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs, implements, coordinates and provides technical support to all aspects of an NGO program scale-up, and provides technical expertise in Supply Chain Systems, inventory, and product management.
• Serves as liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking Supply Chain and logistics knowledge of the program.
• Participates in Supply Chain audits for programs' countries as needed; evaluates warehousing practices.
• Analyzes inventory reports and distribution data.
• Develops and prepares various reports to assist in effective decision-making for the program.
• Manages and updates databases with in-country inventory data.
• May design and deliver presentations, particularly for skills transfer to endemic country programs.
• Contributes to the development of Supply Chain training materials and other documentation to improve Supply Chain operations.
• Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements, coordinates and provides technical support to all aspects of program scale-up and provide technical expertise in Supply Chain Systems, inventory and product management.
• Serves as liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking Supply Chain and logistics knowledge of the program, and may write and make presentations, particularly for skills transfer to endemic country programs.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and performs related responsibilities as required.
• Specific responsibilities assigned to the Analyst, Supply Chain Systems include, but may not be limited to:

In-Country Supply Chain Management

• Supports program expansion for new countries by evaluating their Supply Chain readiness and providing technical Supply Chain support.
• Participates in Supply Chain audits for programs countries as needed.
• Follows-up with National Program Coordinators and implementing NGO partners on findings and recommendation from Supply Chain assessments and audits.
• Evaluates countries' warehousing practices, advises or audits as necessary.
• Conducts in-country (facilitated) capacity building exercises.
• Contributes to the development of Supply Chain training materials and other documentation to improve Supply Chain operations.

In-Country Inventory Reporting

• Validates distribution reports with reported in-country inventory for the program and, work with the senior Program Associates to resolve differences between shipped vs. distributed treatment data.
• Analyzes Inventory reports and distribution data and, prepare reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Manages and updates ITI database with in-country inventory data.
• Creates reports, charts and graphs in Excel, create and run ad hoc reports to support Zithromax® management decision making.
• Assists in preparation of the Zithromax® country annual application process.
• Assists in the long-term and annual forecasts of Zithromax® requirements process.

Supply Chain Data Management and Reporting

• Responds to country-specific internal and external data requests the Task Force for Global Healh, financial donors, implementation partners, and others in support of national trachoma programs
• Manages and updates ITI database with key information including, Zithromax® shipment figures, quarterly reports, and partner contacts
• Assists in the analysis of inventory reports and distribution data; validates distribution reports with reported in-country inventory for the program and, work with the Senior Program Associates to resolve differences between shipped vs. distributed treatment data.
• Works along ITI's Data Analytis Team to serve as a key database administrator and manager; maintain high-quality ITI and country-specific data, including drug quantification, donated drug shipping calculations, in-country inventory data, etc.
• Creates Supply Chain-related reports, charts and graphs in Excel and ITI's Supply Chain database, create and run adhoc reports; create process and performance dashboards.
• Writes or develops reports, letters, briefings, or other written materials related to the program.
• Assists in the preparation of reports on activities, accomplishments, key challenges, and strategic and tactical Supply Chain-related recommendations.

Coordinating Drug Donation Shipments

• Liaises with Pfizer and country representatives to coordinate Zithromax® shipments and related paperwork.
• Communicates with recipient countries to confirm receipt of Zithromax® shipments.
• Reconciles shipment data with Confirmation Receipt Forms.
• Compiles and files country level shipping documents.

Preparing for Trachoma Expert Committee Deliberations

• Assists in preparation of supply-chain related data packets for the TEC meeting, GET 2020 Forecasting meeting and other designated meetings.
• Prepares allocations summary pivot table and resulting charts and graphs in real-time during semi-annual Trachoma Expert Committee meetings.
• Assists in developing and coordinating program related conferences, conventions or meetings.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY:
Participate fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in material, logistics, Supply Chain, or business management, and six years of experience with professional Supply Chain coordination or a related field.
• Experience conducting Supply Chain audits in developing countries is preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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