Supply & Logistics Specialist (Planning and Replenishment)

UN Atlas; København; Hybrid; DKK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF is seeking a Supply & Logistics Specialist to oversee replenishment of standard-stock materials, optimize inventory levels, and align planning with procurement and warehouse teams. The role emphasizes SAP ERP mastery, KPI development, and collaboration across international operations to ensure timely kit production and demand fulfillment.

The incumbent will serve as a SME for planning and material control within UNICEF’s ERP system, develop inventories, and implement replenishment

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience at national and international levels in supply, logistics, warehouse and inventory management, procurement, contracting, or administration.
• Requires at least 2 years of experience with Materials Planning in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated experience with SAP ERP system modules (MRP, MM, PP) and functional analysis.
• Languages: English

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain optimum inventories of standard-stock materials to meet scheduled kit production and customer demands.
• Review MRP shortage and replenishment reports, and daily review of Purchase Requisitions for accuracy, need, and conversion into Purchase Orders.
• Create and maintain detailed material planning parameters in SAP, and review material settings to maintain optimum inventory levels, achieve fill rates, limit stock-outs, and minimize slow-moving and obsolete stock.
• Draft SOPs for stock replenishment and serve as SME for planning and material control functions within UNICEF’s ERP system.

Skills

End-To-End Supply Chain

Material Requirements Planning

Demand Planning and Forecasting

Inventory Control Systems

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

SAP ERP System

Procurement

Logistics Management

Warehouse Management

Materials Planning

Supply Chain Analysis

Education

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP System (MRP, MM, PP)

Job description

Organizational context: UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job purpose: Under the supervision of the Supply and Logistics Manager (WIMC), the incumbent is responsible for effective replenishment of standard stock materials in Supply Division (SD) managed warehouses with optimal stock levels to meet demand. This involves determining replenishment strategies, inventory levels, and material forecasts, and ensuring appropriate replenishment methodologies are used to support fill rates and inventory objectives. The role also includes developing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure accurate understanding of material availability and participating in the development of the annual workplan related to replenishment and inventory management.

Responsibilities: The Supply & Logistics Specialist will be responsible for managing and maintaining optimum inventories of standard-stock materials to meet scheduled kit production and customer demands. This includes reviewing MRP shortage and replenishment reports, and daily review of Purchase Requisitions for accuracy, need, and conversion into Purchase Orders. The incumbent will create and maintain detailed material planning parameters in SAP, and review material settings to maintain optimum inventory levels, achieve fill rates, limit stock‑outs, and minimize slow‑moving and obsolete stock. They will also identify materials with no further use or nearing expiration, recommend actions, and draft reports for the Property Survey Board. Furthermore, the role involves liaising with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure material plans are up‑to‑date and responsive to changes in requirements, expediting material availability, and collaborating with key stakeholders to develop inventory plans. The specialist will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for planning and material control functions within UNICEF’s ERP system, manage and improve SAP supply chain modules, analyze supply chain and inventory control performance, and draft SOPs for stock replenishment.

Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.

Work experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience at national and international levels in supply, logistics, warehouse and inventory management, procurement, contracting, or administration. Requires at least 2 years of experience with Materials Planning in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated experience with SAP ERP system modules (MRP, MM, PP) and functional analysis.

Skills: End‑To‑End Supply Chain, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Planning and Forecasting, Inventory Control Systems, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management, SAP ERP System, Procurement, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Materials Planning, Supply Chain Analysis

Required languages: English

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