Field-Based Disaster Relief Supply Chain Lead

World Central Kitchen; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

World Central Kitchen seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and logistics on ground activations, ensuring rapid food aid delivery to disaster sites and affected communities. The role emphasizes building locally led teams and coordinating across departments to meet urgent relief needs.

The two-year contract involves field leadership, remote coordination when needed, and travel to affected areas, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5+ years of management experience in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages desirable.
• Experience leading large teams in crisis, emergency response, or humanitarian settings.

Responsibilities

• Activation management: lead field teams and coordinate relief operations on the ground or remotely.
• Oversee procurement and logistics, sourcing, storage, and distribution under challenging conditions.
• Build and maintain field kitchens, manage vendor relationships, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of management experience

Job description

World Central Kitchen seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and logistics on ground activations, ensuring rapid food aid delivery to disaster sites and affected communities. The role emphasizes building locally led teams and coordinating across departments to meet urgent relief needs.

The two-year contract involves field leadership, remote coordination when needed, and travel to affected areas, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.