Salifou Mahaman Saouna

• Inventory Optimization: Development and implementation of innovative solutions for inventory management, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Storage Strategy: Development of a robust storage strategy to maximize space utilization and ensure the safety of stored products
• International Orders: Evaluation of the specific needs of various projects in Darfur and placement of appropriate international orders to ensure continuous supply
• Procurement Management: Effective management of procurement requests from N'djamena and Darfur, exploring various alternatives such as local purchasing, donations, and loans
• Import and Export Coordination: Management of all import and export activities, including transportation to projects, while adhering to import guidelines
• Inter-Mission Collaboration: Close collaboration with the OCA mission in Chad, other sections, and the mission in Kenya to ensure effective coordination
• Purchase Tracking: Close collaboration with the Amsterdam purchasing unit for order tracking, priority setting, and mode of transport selection, while ensuring the accuracy of international freight documents
• Staff Training: Design and implementation of training programs for human resources staff to enhance their ability to support emergencies and various projects
• Emergency Support: Provision of direct and effective support in emergency situations, while actively supporting various logistical activities necessary for the operation of various health centers, refugee camps, bases, and offices
• Detailed Reporting: Writing detailed and accurate reports for the mission, effectively communicating key information.

• Supply Activities Planning: Development and implementation of supply strategies, including annual budget planning, to optimally meet needs of mission and target population
• Stability of Supply Operations: Guarantee of continuity of supply activities, adapting regular interventions and emergencies to specifics of context
• Supply Strategies: Full implementation of supply strategies approved by mission, encompassing warehouse management, transportation and shipment of goods, local and regional purchases, and human resources management
• Technical Support and Mentoring: Provision of technical support and mentorship to team members and other departments, thereby fostering skill development and performance improvement
• Reports: Preparation and communication of detailed reports on mission activities, thereby facilitating monitoring and evaluation.
• Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
• Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Development of Adaptive Procedures: Implementation of customized procedures, aligned with national contexts and operational requirements, in strict adherence to MSF's protocols, guidelines, and policies

• Rigorous Monitoring of Orders and Purchases: Implementation of rigorous tracking of orders and purchasing procedures to ensure process compliance and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers
• Close Collaboration with Purchasing Coordination Team: Strong and transparent communication with purchasing coordination team to facilitate monthly and annual purchasing cycle
• Management of Transport and Purchase Orders: Supervision of transport procedures, management of purchase orders, verification of ordering and purchasing of appropriate items, and tracking of incoming medical and logistical orders from Amsterdam purchasing center
• Conducting Forecast Market Study: Conduct market study in 2023 to anticipate potential price increase and delivery delays due to arrival of rainy season
• Active Participation in Creation of International Orders: Active participation in creation of International Medical Orders (IMO) and Logistical Orders (ILO)
• Management of Medication Warehouse: Identification of warehouse suitable for medication management in accordance with MSF standards, and recruitment and training of necessary staff for this management
• Implementation of Medication Management Tools: Development and implementation of tools for effective and efficient medication management

Development and Implementation of a Training Plan: Development of training plan for the purchasing team, provision of practical training if necessary, organization of participation in online, national or international training if necessary, to ensure that the highest standards of MSF's purchasing procedures are understood and maintained by the purchasing staff

• Support to Project Logistics Team: Provision of support to the project logistics team in various areas, including the rehabilitation of the new warehouse building, establishment of a buffer stock (spare parts, fuel, Watsan…), training and support of new logistics supervisor of project, and resolution of all logistical/technical problems of project
• Active Participation in Security Management and Hibernation of Project Team: Play active role in the management of security and hibernation of the project team during the crisis in Sudan.

• Supply Section Management: Overseeing all supply operations, including order management, supply, warehouse (logistics and medical), transport, and customs procedures
• Objective Definition and Alignment: Formulating supply section objectives in harmony with the overall supply strategy
• Activity Supervision: Organizing and supervising daily supply activities, ensuring optimal efficiency
• Coordination and Communication: Facilitating communication between supply departments and other departments (financial, medical, and logistics), ensuring compliance with procurement procedures
• Human Resources Management: Proactive management of human resources related to procurement, including selection, monitoring, and evaluation of staff, as well as implementing measures for staff development and capacity building
• Logistics Activity Management: Coordinating, implementing, and supervising all technical logistics activities of the MSF project, including establishing monthly reports on achievements and challenges, logistics activity planning, and contributing to the project's budget planning
• Providing a comprehensive monthly analysis of key performance indicators (KPI)
• Emergency Support: Actively participating in various emergency interventions during the earthquake, identifying and rehabilitating new buildings for the Artibonite project activities, supporting the realization of different mobile clinics of the projects, and improving the operation of technical logistics for the Artibonite project.
• Supervised [Number] staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.

• Supply Strategy Definition: Develop a comprehensive supply strategy that effectively supports the mission's objectives while maximizing efficiency, minimizing costs, and ensuring quality
• Deadline Management: Establish precise supply chain schedules, ensuring each step from purchase to delivery is completed within the planned timeframe
• Performance Analysis: Use KPIs and detailed reports to continuously monitor and improve supply chain performance
• Purchase Management: Proactively oversee purchases at all levels (local, regional, and international), ensuring the best products are obtained at the best price
• Import Directive: Collaborate in the development of clear import directives that comply with local and international regulations
• Warehouse Management: Implement efficient warehouse management, including optimal organization, secure storage, and effective distribution of goods
• Stock Management Tools: Develop innovative stock management tools to ensure accurate and real-time inventory tracking
• Distribution Management: Rigorously plan and oversee the distribution of goods to ensure timely delivery under optimal conditions
• Third-Party Management: Negotiate and effectively manage contracts with suppliers, carriers, and freight forwarders, ensuring they fulfill their commitments
• Human Resources Management: Precisely define personnel needs for procurement activities, recruit and train staff, and regularly evaluate their performance
• Procurement Team Management: Effectively lead procurement teams, provide continuous support and training, and regularly evaluate their performance
• Supply Activity Stability: Ensure continuity and stability of procurement activities, even in emergency interventions.

• Supply Strategy: Development of a robust supply strategy that takes into account the specific operational needs and logistical constraints of the mission
• Supply Planning: Design of detailed supply schedules for optimal resource management over time
• Performance Analysis: Use of key performance indicators and reports for continuous evaluation and improvement of supply chain activities
• Purchasing Management: Supervision of all purchases, whether local or international, ensuring the best value for money
• Import Guide: Creation of a flexible import guide for the mission, negotiating with local authorities to simplify administrative procedures and reduce deadlines
• Warehouse Management: Implementation of effective warehouse management, including the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods
• Stock Management: Use of stock management tools for accurate and real-time inventory tracking
• Distribution Management: Coordination of the effective distribution of goods to various projects or programs
• Negotiation and Validation: Negotiation and validation of contracts with third parties, such as suppliers and transport companies
• Conducting market studies and establishing framework agreements with various supply chain actors
• Human Resources Management: Definition of human resource needs for supply activities, team management, training and supervision, and performance evaluation
• Supply Activity Stability: Guarantee of the stability of supply activities, both in normal interventions and in emergency situations
• Data Quality: Overall responsibility for the quality and accuracy of supply chain data, as well as the availability and optimization of supply chain guidelines and standard operational procedures for the mission.
• Coordinated communication between internal departments and external partners, facilitating smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Assisted in the development of annual budgets for supply chain operations, contributing to overall financial planning efforts.

• Strategic Planning: Actively contribute to the definition and monitoring of project planning and annual budgets, as well as the emergency preparedness plan
• Strategic Advice: Jointly define strategies with the supply chain coordinator to translate identified needs into clear objectives, setting priorities and resources necessary for intervention
• Supply Management: Implement, control, evaluate, and ensure the execution of overall supply strategies and activities in the mission, making adjustments, if necessary, in accordance with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures
• Supply Administration: Ensure effective supply administration and provide suitable tools to support various supply activities
• Warehouse Management: Standardize warehouse management, focusing on medical stocks and interactions with distribution points
• Stability of Supply Activities: Ensure the continuity of supply activities in the context of regular and emergency interventions of the concerned projects, and manage regular field visits to provide ongoing support to direct and indirect stakeholders of the supply
• Validation of Third Parties: Approve the use of third parties related to supply (suppliers, transport companies, forwarders) proposed by purchasing managers, transport manager, as well as technical referents if necessary
• Human Resources Management: Plan, supervise, and implement, in close coordination with the HR coordinator, the associated processes of the staff under his responsibility
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to his team as well as all other teams in the mission
• Representation of MSF: Represent MSF in meetings with authorities and other NGOs at the request of the supply chain coordinator.
• Identified areas of improvement within the organization, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversaw daily operations, maintaining a proactive approach to problem-solving and ensuring smooth workflows.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Implement rigorous standards for optimal management of the supply chain, in line with MSF's guidelines
• Contribution to Strategic Planning: Actively contribute to the development and updating of annual plans and budgets, focusing on supply chain strategy
• Development of a Procurement Strategy: Design a procurement strategy tailored to the mission context and operational needs, while adhering to MSF's guidelines
• Human Resources Leadership: Define the human resources structure needed to effectively manage procurement teams
• Maintaining Acquisition Activity Stability: Ensure the continuity of purchasing activities during regular and emergency interventions
• Standardization of Procurement Processes: Implement standardized management of orders, purchases, transport, and delivery to maximize efficiency
• Technical Support to Teams: Provide ongoing technical support to procurement teams and other mission departments
• Performance Evaluation and Reporting: Evaluate the implementation of the overall supply chain management mission and report to the coordination team
• Active Participation in Emergency Interventions: Actively engage in various emergency interventions of the project
• Organization of Dry Food and NFI Distributions for Refugees and Vaccination Campaigns: Prepare and organize dry food and NFI distributions for refugees, as well as vaccination campaigns.

• Optimization of Logistics Processes: Ensure flawless execution of logistics processes by strictly adhering to procedures at each stage
• Strategic Management of Purchasing Activities: Proactively organize and supervise all purchasing activities to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Leadership of Logistics Teams: Define precise objectives, organize tasks, and ensure compliance with work regulations for effective management of logistics teams
• Harmonization of Supply Chain: Facilitate communication and coordination among various supply chain participants to ensure smooth workflow
• Improvement of Logistics Flows: Organize, develop, and support logistics flows to optimize efficiency of supply chain
• In-depth Performance Analysis: Conduct regular activity reports and analyze performance to identify and implement improvements
• Rigorous Management of Physical Inventory: Manage inventory of over 23,000 item references, including product categorization, daily stock movement tracking, and physical stock counts
• Strategic Management of Consignment Stocks: Supervise management of consignment stocks to optimize resource management
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Develop and use sophisticated tools such as ABC and KPI for performance monitoring and analysis
• Proactive Planning of Supply Needs: Plan and prepare for supply needs to ensure necessary resources are available in timely manner.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering collaborative work environment.
• Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.