Commodity Manager - International Projects, South Sudan

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Commodity Manager to join its International Projects Team in South Sudan. The organisation works through humanitarian action to help people and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Commodity Manager manages the commodity supply chain, oversees warehouse operations and coordinates emergency distributions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Him.
• Manage commodity supply chain forecasts, coordinate procurement and replenishment, monitor stock levels and track goods from source to final beneficiary.
• Oversee warehouse operations: receiving, secure storage, issuance and inventory control using FEFO/FIFO principles, with precise records and regular stock reconciliations.
• Plan and run emergency distributions, follow Sphere Standards and SOPs, and produce audit-ready reports (stock, pipeline, distribution summaries).
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, programme, finance, suppliers and external partners while protecting commodities against loss or fraud.
• Lead, train and mentor warehouse staff, and spend 5% of time interacting directly with beneficiaries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement or a related field; a Master's is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain, logistics or commodity management, preferably in humanitarian emergency response or fragile contexts.
• Experience managing large-scale commodity pipelines, emergency distributions and warehouse operations.
• Prior experience with INGOs, faith-based organisations or UN agencies is highly desirable; experience in South Sudan or similar contexts is an added advantage.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); completion can be arranged after hire.

Required skills

• Strong supply chain and commodity management skills.
• Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Fluency in English; domestic and international travel of about 50 days per year is required.

What we offer

• International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid family medical leave, retirement savings plan and paid holidays.
• 12 vacation/personal days and 10 sick days.
• On-site medical clinic for staff and dependents.
• Unaccompanied position.