Global Chain Supply Fellow , Meds and Food for Kids

The MFK Fellowship offers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in international development for an exciting young social enterprise. Fellows spend one to two years in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, working as liaisons between MFK’s US-based staff and the organization’s majority Haitian staff. During their time in Haiti, Fellows will be exposed to all activities related to the production and distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), an energy-dense fortified paste that has become the gold standard for treating childhood malnutrition.

While the Cap-Haitien area is relatively quiet and peaceful, it is still underdeveloped. This experience is not for the faint of heart. It will challenge the Fellow in all regards: emotionally, socially, professionally, and more. The fellowship is challenging, but it is also rewarding. Fellows will be vital, indispensable members of the MFK team in its quest to make life-saving RUTF available to all those who need it. Fellows will also live with other permanent and temporary MFK staff in an apartment, and be expected to contribute to communal chores and activities (marketing, cooking, cleaning, trips to the beach, etc.).

Duration§ Start of assignment: August 2014, preference given to those who can start sooner

§ Duration of support: 12-24 months Tasks and expected output The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in MFK operations. This position will manage the activities of demand planning, development of master production schedule, monitoring plant operations, purchasing, and inventory management. In addition, this position will work to develop a global sourcing strategies to leverage capacity, and improve reaction time to market disruptions. The Supply Chain Manager will be required to work from a global perspective in order to develop and analyze the plans and will be required to drive the successful execution. This position will also design and implement any required tools to support the process.

· Manages short and long-term production planning with a focus on improving service levels, improving plant performance and reducing material inventories.

· Manages supply planning, raw material purchasing/coordination, all inventory control functions, receiving functions, and supervision of material handlers. Reviews and adjusts purchasing strategies to optimize inventory levels.

· Responsible for supplier selection, negotiations and supplier performance.

· Manages the development and implementation of systems and procedures in order to control and reduce inventories of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, & WIP.

All fellows must be prepared to mentor, document, and transmit essential knowledge and experience to local staff and partners

How to apply:

Expertise

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Bachelors degree or higher in supply chain management, logistics, business, or other related field

§ Practical experience in field of study

§ Excellent academic and extracurricular record

§ Strong social and organizational skills

Languages

§ English

§ French or Haitian Creole strongly preferredPersonal or professional experience in the developing world, strong cross cultural communication skills, self-directed and exceptionally motivated The MFK Fellowship Stipend Includes:

• Housing in the MFK residence
• Food and living expenses stipend ($300 / month)
• Health & Evacuation Insurance

§ Five weeks of vacation – includes 3 week factory closing during winter holiday, per 12 months

• Two round trip flights from country of residence to Haiti per 12 months. 31 July 2014 Jennifer Esterle (jesterle@mfkhaiti.org)