Expert - Inventory Management - Government/Defence Services - Contractual Role

Key Accountabilities

- Design a strategic plan and road map to support the strengthening of Public Distribution System in the State by increasing the efficiency of the inventory management system Food & Civil Supply Corporation, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in the Department (Principal Secretary, Secretaries etc.) and related functionaries

- Assist the Department in inspecting the levels of supplies to identify shortages and ensuring that product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can adequately cover the demand from the Fair Price Shops

- Conduct industry and market research and provide insights and perspective to ensure incorporation of best practices and latest trends and technologies and facilitate management decision-making with respect to computerization of the inventory management system

- Establish and build partnerships with important and relevant national-level bodies and organizations like Food Corporation of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and other bodies to gather support for the strengthening of Public Distribution System in Bihar

- Design capacity building programmers /sessions, Provide guidance and support to the Department/team in relevant domain

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

- PG Diploma (2 years full time) or Master's degree (full time) in Management / Business Administration / Material Management/ Supply Chain

- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in the domain of operations and / or supply chain management and / or warehouse management

OR

- Retired personnel from Government / Defence Services / Paramilitary with minimum 10 years of experience in operations and / or supply chain management and / or warehouse management(last held position should not be lower than Joint Secretary or equivalent level)

OR

- At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in Indian Administrative Service / 15 years of post-qualification experience in State Administrative Service (last held position should not be lower than Joint Secretary or equivalent level) with minimum 3 years of experience operations and / or supply chain management and / or warehouse management

Preferred

- Less than 65 years of age as on 1st January 2020.

- Experience in inventory management/warehousing and optimization of inventory management systems and / or processes

- Proven track record of leading / managing / advising on inventory management / supply chain management projects / initiatives / programs in state / central government / bilateral / multilateral organisations and / or programs of similar nature and size

- Relevant certificate/course in inventory management/warehouse management from a Government of India recognized institute

- Honors / Awards in the relevant area will be an added advantage

Candidate may apply online for the position till 20-06-2020.

Note: It will be a contractual job(3 Year Contract) and it will be renewed every 11 months based on performance and requirement..