Supply Chain Specialist

Medair; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medair in Switzerland seeks a Logistics Manager to lead strategy across logistics operations, including procurement, transport, and supply chain optimization.

You will build a high-performing team, ensure accurate reporting and compliance with humanitarian guidelines, and represent Medair in external engagements while coaching staff through mentorship and capacity building.

Qualifications

• Degree in humanitarian logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in procuring supplies, managing stocks and equipment, and coordinating travel and transport.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines and donor requirements.
• Experience in teaching, training, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all logistics operations including supply chain, procurement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate reporting, and compliance with Medair policies and external regulations.
• Represent Medair externally and ensure legal compliance.
• Lead and develop the logistics team through training and mentorship.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

People management

Teaching and mentoring

Procurement

Stock management

Facilities management

Security oversight

Travel & transport coordination

Donor guidelines knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in humanitarian logistics / supply chain / engineering / business management

Job description

Our Logistics & Supply Chain work is often described as the “backbone” of our field programming. When disasters strike and conflicts devastate communities, our logistics teams respond as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise suffering and ensure our project teams have the necessary supplies to meet people’s most urgent needs.

Our profile

We look for experienced professionals who...

• Hold a higher-level degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in the areas of Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Process Engineering,Business Management, or other related area of expertise
• Have previous experience (ideally within a development or emergency context) procuring supplies, managing stocks and equipment, overseeing facilities and security, and arranging travel and transport
• Preferably have strong knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines and have previous experience with institutional donors
• Possess training and skills in project management, budget management, and people management—especially the teaching, training, and empowering of other staff

The Logistics Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership across all logistics operations, including supply chain, procurement, and continuous improvement. They ensure that relevant information is accurately reported, and that accountability and compliance requirements are met in line with Medair’s policies and external regulations. Additionally, the Logistics Manager is instrumental in representing Medair externally, ensuring legal compliance, leading a team, and building the capacity of logistics staff through training and mentorship.

Apply to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course

Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.