Head of Logistics

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Head of Logistics is a strategic leadership position responsible for building and scaling a world-class supply chain that directly supports CURE’s mission of delivering safe, life-changing surgical care to children across our global network of hospitals. As part of a key organizational initiative, this role will oversee the end-to-end logistics operation—including global hospital procurement, equipment refurbishment and maintenance, international shipping, and corporate and in-country inventory management.

This leader will not only ensure the timely and efficient delivery of critical medical supplies and equipment, but also play a vital role in shaping systems and strategies that enable CURE to grow sustainably and serve more children. Reporting to senior leadership, the Head of Logistics will lead a cross-functional team and work in close partnership with hospital and corporate office teams to strengthen operational excellence in alignment with CURE’s strategic plan.

WHY JOIN CURE

• Purpose-Driven Mission – Be part of a global team bringing healing to children with treatable disabilities while sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
• Global Impact – Support a growing network of pediatric hospitals across Africa and the Philippines, delivering thousands of life-changing surgeries each year.
• Collaborative Culture – Work alongside passionate professionals—surgeons, clinicians, and leaders—who care deeply about excellence and ministry.
• Innovative Vision – Help shape the future of faith-based global healthcare as CURE expands surgical capacity, comprehensive care, and infrastructure.
• Meaningful Leadership – Use your skills to build systems and teams that directly empower hospitals to serve more children, more effectively, for years to come.

• Design and oversee a centralized procurement strategy aligned with CURE’s mission, operational needs, and growth trajectory.
• Standardized procurement processes, tools, and systems across the network to ensure transparency, stewardship, and operational efficiency.
• Build and manage strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts and framework agreements that secure reliable quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Collaborate with hospital and medical leadership to maintain standardized formulary lists (e.g., medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, surgical tools).
• Oversee procurement of capital equipment (e.g., imaging systems, surgical equipment, autoclaves) and major infrastructure-related purchases—ensuring robust vendor evaluation, long-term serviceability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the implementation of consumption forecasting and demand planning systems that improve planning accuracy and prevent stockouts.
• Identify and develop regional (Africa-based or near-continent) sourcing channels to reduce lead times, minimize costs, and improve responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Build and mentor the procurement and supply chain team across headquarters and hospital sites, fostering local ownership and best practice adoption.

Inventory Management (25%)

Establish world-class inventory management systems and practices to improve visibility, reduce waste, and support uninterrupted clinical operations.

• Oversee the full adoption and ongoing improvement of the inventory management software (e.g., Odoo) across all CURE hospitals and the Distribution Center.
• Develop standardized inventory control procedures, including barcoding, cycle counting, reorder point settings, and stock-level monitoring.
• Support infrastructure development at hospital and warehouse levels to ensure appropriate storage, security, and environmental conditions for inventory.
• Provide training and capacity building for hospital- and warehouse-based teams on inventory planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with hospital operations teams to optimize stock flow between central stores, clinical areas, and procurement functions.
• Monitor and report on inventory KPIs (e.g., stock turnover, shrinkage, expirations) to drive data-informed improvements.

• Oversee international shipping and customs clearance processes, working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and local authorities.
• Manage the operations and physical infrastructure of the CURE Distribution Center, ensuring it supports centralized procurement and scalable distribution.
• Implement logistics tracking systems to improve shipment visibility and reduce delays or losses.
• Optimize transportation methods and regional shipping routes, balancing cost-efficiency, shipment speed, and delivery reliability.
• Ensure the appropriate documentation and compliance for all shipments, including donor-funded goods and medical equipment.
• Coordinate with hospital operations teams to plan for and receive shipments effectively, minimizing disruption to clinical workflows.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations management.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory management, logistics platforms, and procurement systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills, with a focus on stewardship, cost-efficiency, and accountability.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, or equivalent) with a focus on global health, operations, or business.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare procurement or medical supply management.
• Experience in a global non-profit or faith-based organization, particularly in resource-limited or cross-cultural settings.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements, ethical sourcing practices, and procurement in mission-driven organizations.
• Prior leadership in system implementations (e.g., ERP or inventory systems) across geographically dispersed teams.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Procurement & Sourcing

• Procurement Cost Savings: Achieve a minimum 5% reduction in overall procurement costs within 12 months through increased on-continent or near-continent (Africa-based) sourcing strategies.
• Vendor Lead Time Reduction: Reduce the average lead time for critical medical supplies by 10%, compared to baseline metrics from the previous year.
• Centralized Procurement Adoption: Achieve at least 40% centralized procurement of hospital supplies within the first year..

Inventory Management

• Inventory Accuracy: Achieve less than 2% error rate in inventory records following network-wide monthly stock takes and biannual physical inventory audits.
• Stock Take Compliance: Ensure 100% of hospitals and the Distribution Center complete monthly stock takes and semi-annual physical inventories on time and in accordance with SOPs.

Logistics & Delivery

• On-Time, On-Budget Delivery Rate: Ensure that 90% of all shipments (including 20–24 containers annually) are delivered on schedule, with minimal delays and within planned duty and inspection budgets.