Forecasting & Quantification Officer
Procurement
Based in Crystal City, VA
Up to 20% international travel
Reports to the Systems Strengthening Director
Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.
Join us!
The Global Health Supply Chain (GH Rx) project will be the primary vehicle through which USAID will 1) procure and provide health commodities, 2) provide technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborate with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The Forecasting & Quantification Officer serves as the main point for systems strengthening issues related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, or population and reproductive health. The Forecasting and Quantification Officer will support the GH Rx project on systematic forecasting various health commodities. At this time this is a 12 month assignment, with the possibility of an extension.
Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
- Develop and implement Forecasting Strategy
- Build capacity in teams for forecasting
- Prepare and Provide analysis support to management including but not limited to cost/benefit analysis, opportunity/profit analysis
- Liaise with buyer team and platforms and manage/communicate demand changes and risks
- Monitor various consumption patterns and take corrective steps in forecasting on periodic basis
- Other responsibilities as per project need
What are we looking for?
The basics
- BA , preferably with economics as a major subject
- At least 5-7 years of purchasing experience, comprising of 2-3 years of forecasting
- Exposure/to and awareness of various forecasting methodologies, favorably to International School of Forecasters
- Experience in procurement of health commodities
What would get us excited?
- A desire to mentoring & guide team members
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Working knowledge of Spanish or French is highly desirable
STATUS
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
The basics
- BA , preferably with economics as a major subject
- At least 5-7 years of purchasing experience, comprising of 2-3 years of forecasting
- Exposure/to and awareness of various forecasting methodologies, favorably to International School of Forecasters
- Experience in procurement of health commodities
What would get us excited?
- A desire to mentoring & guide team members
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Working knowledge of Spanish or French is highly desirable
STATUS
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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