Samson Jerome
Mannar
Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Experienced and dedicated Logistics and Supply Chain Manager bringing forth valuable NGO expertise on Mission Logistics, Order management, Sourcing & Procurement, Importation & Freight management, Customs Clearance, Warehouse management, Transportation and Distribution. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent system based approaches, develop and implement procedures and operational manual & SOPs. Highly committed and enthusiastic to support for resilience and continues implementation of project activities by being proactive, anticipating & identifying challenges & bottlenecks, finding rapid solutions for problems and timely achieving departmental key performance indicators & targets.
CAREER PROFILE OVERVIEW:
International and Multicultural experience - 22 years Excellent cross-cultural skills, lived and worked in different countries, managed multicultural and pluri-disciplinary teams
Senior Management and Leadership at country/mission level - 9 years Strong interpersonal skills, strategic focus, highly effective organizational skills, proven team leadership skills
Business Administration - 19 years Result and performance oriented, strong negotiation and mediation skills
Advocacy and Development (Planning and Strategy) – 7 years Expertise on advocacy with Government and NGO partners on result-oriented planning and sustainable strategies
Advocacy and Civilian Protection – 5 years Vast experience on advocating on Principles of International Humanitarian Law to parties to conflict
Mission Strategy Development and Policy Review - 16 years Developing & implementing sustainable and
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXPERIENCE , LOGISTICS MANAGER
MSF South Asia Reginal Office
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all admin and logistics functions, establish network with Government and NGOs
- In-charge of logistics, procurement and administration, setting up a regional office in Sri Lanka right from the selection of office building, registration of the organization, defining, procuring and installing of office equipment, internet requirement, data protection and data management, backup power system, fire safety system and electrical safety of the building
- Finalize service agreements for transport, office maintenance, cleaning, internet, accommodation for staff
- Responsible for organizing international conferences, workshops and trainings including hotel booking and transport
- Responsible for ensuring safety and security of all staff
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY
MSF Swiss
05.2021 - 11.2022
- In charge of supply chain management of the mission in Sudan and Participate in defining supply needs including budget as well as review/develop strategic planning
- Provide logistics and supply technical support to the country office and all projects in Sudan including order management, procurement, importation, warehouse and transportation
- Review monthly, quarterly progress reports, statistical information, stock reports and provide necessary recommendations
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MSF Swiss
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsible for supply chain management of the mission in South Sudan
- Develop importation and transportation strategies as well as reviewing medical supply related policies and protocols during Covid pandemic
- Conduct market surveys and ensure contracts & frameworks are signed
- Ensure all robust appropriate internal control mechanisms for the mission
- Review monthly, quarterly progress reports, statistical information, stock reports and provide necessary recommendations
- Coordinate and contribute to the management of the supply chain activities
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MSF Swiss
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed strategies related to importation and re-exportation of medical, including cold chain and non-medical supply to missions in the region
- Conducted market assessment on transport and revised transportation strategy to neighboring countries in the region
- Support missions in the region by maintaining and supplying emergency response stock of medical and non-medical items
- Support other missions in the region on order processing, procurement and transportation of medical and nonmedical supply
- Review monthly, quarterly progress reports, statistical information, stock reports and provide necessary recommendations
- Ensure all robust internal control mechanisms for Supply Chain Management process are implemented to prevent fraud, while ensuring all administrative procedures are followed.
DEPUT DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY
MSF Swiss Maiduguri
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Develop annual work plan and roadmap for the Supply department; determine annual priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved in time
- Supervise and coach supply staff, ensure timely performance management of staff, ensure knowledge sharing `and learning is prioritized
- Analyze implementation rate of supply key performance indicators, ensure accuracy of supply data of ERP systems and conduct root cause analysis of supply chain bottlenecks and challenges
- Follow-up on importation and ensure timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country and establish appropriate warehousing and inventory management practices, including suitable in-country transport
- Develop/review emergency supply & logistics strategy for the and ensure effective emergency preparedness and response plan (EPREP)
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cox’s Bazar
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Coordinate and oversee the functions of Logistic, Supply Chain, Admin and HR departments
- Identify areas for improvement and take necessary actions to ensure the effectiveness of different departments of operations
- Authorize all high-level procurements, framework agreements, leases and other large value, high risk financial commitments
- Ensure the safe use of fleet and effective fleet management of the organization
- Oversee the warehouse functions and ensure implementation of necessary standard controls and inventory management
- Responsible for all assets of the organization and assure best asset management practices including appropriate asset registry and tracking tools
- Support for excellent human resource management, supporting the development, promotion and retention of a motivated team of qualified and experienced staff
- Assist in recruitment of all operational staff and provide day-to-day supervision of departments.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, Life
MSF France, Cox’s Bazar, INITIATIVES
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Support the mission for all technical areas of Supply Chain operations including procurement, logistics, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management
- Responsible for international orders and monitoring entire process (such as follow-up, pre-clearance, customs clearance, reception and transport) till deliver the goods to project sites
- Ensure all appropriate internal control mechanisms for Supply Chain Management process are implemented to prevent fraud, while ensuring all administrative procedures are followed
- Provide training guidance to the SCM staff of CO, while monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development
- Conduct market assessment, learn about market trends and ensure framework agreements or contracts are signed
- VOLUNTEER, member of Sri Lanka Red Cross
Regional Logistics Officer
MSF France, Cox’s Bazar
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Support the mission for all technical areas of Supply Chain operations including procurement, logistics, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management
- Responsible for international orders and monitoring entire process (such as follow-up, pre-clearance, customs clearance, reception and transport) till deliver the goods to project sit, Amman
- Phone: +9613321353, whatsapp: +9647701334641 auday.hikmat-solayman@geneva.msf.org
- Approve all expenses related to project by ensuring donor compliances and oversee the procurement
- Conduct training & workshops to community and staff on CBO (community-based organization) development, business plan development and chemical-less home gardening
- Coordinate and collaborate with universities, line ministries and local government for conducting nutrition survey and trainings
- Facilitate different surveys and feasibility studies at project sites by doing overall coordination with stakeholders and within the project team
- Review project activities & budget and made recommendations for necessary changes
- Develop/review tools & templates for project framework, action plan, monthly workplan, weekly activity plan, budget monitoring, progress review/reporting and project
COUNTRY LOGISTICS MANAGER
Nonviolent Peaceforce
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Develop annual work plan and roadmap for the logistics department covering logistics and admin; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved
- Define ICT needs for the mission, ensure appropriate communication facility and IT setup for regular emergency communications and ensure data protecting
- Supervise the operations of HR, admin, procurement, fleet functions and ensure application of donor compliances, policy and procedures
- Review operational manual, procedures and SOPs of NP South Sudan
- Supervise and coach staff and facilitate knowledge sharing, learning, capacity build of individuals and achievement of expected targets
- Ensure all assets of organization are maintained, tracked and accounted for by implementing appropriate asset management tool
- Closely monitor all international and in-country travels of staff members and ensue all bookings are done effectively as per the policy of the organization
- Ensure all facilities in Juba and at different projects sites are maintained appropriately and construct new facilities in project/field sites as needed
- Monitor the trend of local market, conduct market surveys in Juba and field sites; and ensure framework agreements and contracts are maintained as appropriate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
MSF France, Sout Sudan
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Review existing supply operations, identify new supply needs for the projects and make recommendations on supply strategies
- Overall responsible for implementing all supply related procedures and policies and carry out regular field visits
- Follow up international freights, customs clearance and ensure all importations are done smoothly and in accordance to the procedures
- Ensure smooth function of warehouse including effective stock management, timely reception of goods and preparation of shipments
- Coordinate with all projects and departments; and support them for effective demand projection and demand advance planning
- Develop transport strategies to different project sites with specific challenges, climatic conditions and security concerns
- Conduct studies on regional transport and warehousing options and propose cost effective and feasible regional transportation for international freights and pre-positioning of EPREP stock
- Ensure all procedures and SOPs related to procurement are implemented appropriately and approve all payments to suppliers
- Supervise the performance of all supply team members and provide them with necessary trainings and coaching as required
PROJECT MANAGR
Sewalanka Foundation
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Responsible for overall implementation of a mega project, consisting of Agriculture, Livestock, Nutrition and Infrastructure development project, consists of over 170 staff members
PROJECT ASSISTANT
UNICEF Sri Lanka
04.2006 - 12.2011
- Establish the coordination mechanism with Government health authorities and NGOs in emergency context
- Conduct needs assessments, identify areas of intervention, review proposals received for Government departments and NGOs and support projects by fund assistance and providing equipment, vehicles, ambulances and other supplies
- Support nutrition campaign and immunization campaign for 300,000 IDP population by being in-charge for all logistic arrangement
- Organize and coordinate trainings to health staff & health volunteers on maternal health and nutrition
- Monitor and report on the progress of construction & renovation of hospital buildings, primary health care centers and schools
FIELD
OFICER, ICRC
05.2001 - 04.2006
- Monitoring the situation related to civilian protection, collecting cases of violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), conduct technical analysis of cases and support in making interventions with responsible parties against violations
- Conduct trainings and workshops to parties to conflict and civil authorities on the principles of IHL and human rights
- Support HR in approving and validating the recruitment of staff members including coordinators, officers, assistants and volunteers for the project
LOGISTICIAN & NUTRITION SUPERVISOR
MSF
02.1996 - 04.2001
- Oversee overall operation of a coordination hub-office, monitor and report on security and political contexts
- Facilitate regular transportation of medical items, food and oxygen cylinders for MSF personal and patients by acquiring necessary approvals
- Logistically support 3 field projects by providing all necessary logistics needs
- Facilitate training of health volunteers on conducting nutrition survey and data collection
- Supervised the function of three supplementary feeding centers and one therapeutic feeding center
Education
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India04.2010
High School Diploma -
Institute of Human Rights
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2003
GED -
Vavuniya Campus of The University of Jaffna
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka05.2000
Skills
- Transportation Management Systems
- Sourcing and Purchasing Management
- Shipping Documentation and Customs Clearance
- Warehouse Management System
- Team Management, Coaching and Training
- Negotiation and Optimal use of Resources
- Contract Management and Asset Management
- Strategic and Solution oriented Thinking
Affiliations
- Rotary Club member since 2022
- Life member and Volunteer of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
- Volunteer for Social Welfare Organizations
- Member of Pool of International Mobile Staff of MSF
Certification
- ERP Technical Training - MSF Swiss, Kampala, Uganda - 2019 (3 month)
- Supply Technical Training - MSF France, Paris - 2018 (7 days)
- Supply Operations of MSF - MSF France, Paris - 2014 (2 weeks)
- Report Writing - British Council, Sri Lanka - 2011 (2 days)
- Engaging in Change - University of Virginia - 2009 (2 days)
- Nutrition in Emergency - Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka - 2008 ( 4 days)
- Advance Security in the Field - UNICE, Sri Lanka - 2007 (Online)
- Prevention of Harassment and Abuse of Authority - UNICEF, Sri Lanka - 2007 (Online)
- Effective Presentation Technics - Regional Training Unit for Asia, ICRC - 2004 (3 days)
- Field Integration - Regional Training Unit for Asia, ICRC - 2004 (9 days)
- Basic Mediation Skills and Process - UNHCR Sri Lanka - 2004 (4 days)
- Health Worker Training - MSF Sri Lanka - 1998 (3 months)
References
1. Mr. Aseervatham Florington
Head of Mission, INTERSOS Nigeria
Whatsup:+94762684138, +249908065526
florington@gmail.com
2. Mrs. Simi Basheer
Director for HR and Facilities, MSF South Asia
Whatsup:+917042593731
simi.basheer@new-delhi.msf.org
3. Usman Mirjat
Deputy Head of HR, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) South Asia
Whatsup:+923089137506
deputy.head.hr@south-asia.msf.org
4. Mr. Gabriel TRUJILLO,
ISA Project Manager, MSF International Office
Phone: +33 6722 07 355
LinkedIn: gabriel-trujillo-
trujillogab@gmail.com
5. Mr. Auday Alwaznee
Regional Logistics Officer, Amman
Phone: +9613321353,
whatsup: +9647701334641
Auday.hikmat-solayman@geneva.msf.org,
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Singhalese
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
EXPERIENCE , LOGISTICS MANAGER
MSF South Asia Reginal Office
10.2022 - Current
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY
MSF Swiss
05.2021 - 11.2022
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MSF Swiss
12.2019 - 09.2020
DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY CHAIN
MSF Swiss
08.2019 - 11.2019
DEPUT DEPUTY COORDINATOR SUPPLY
MSF Swiss Maiduguri
11.2018 - 05.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cox’s Bazar
04.2018 - 07.2018
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, Life
MSF France, Cox’s Bazar, INITIATIVES
12.2017 - 03.2018
Regional Logistics Officer
MSF France, Cox’s Bazar
12.2017 - 03.2018
COUNTRY LOGISTICS MANAGER
Nonviolent Peaceforce
01.2016 - 11.2017
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
MSF France, Sout Sudan
03.2014 - 12.2015
PROJECT MANAGR
Sewalanka Foundation
01.2012 - 04.2013
PROJECT ASSISTANT
UNICEF Sri Lanka
04.2006 - 12.2011
FIELD
OFICER, ICRC
05.2001 - 04.2006
LOGISTICIAN & NUTRITION SUPERVISOR
MSF
02.1996 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
High School Diploma -
Institute of Human Rights
GED -
Vavuniya Campus of The University of Jaffna
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