Description
Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids; promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector; and work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies.
In Ukraine, Tetra Tech implements the USAID Energy Security Project (ESP), a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. USAID ESP's mission is to enhance Ukraine's energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine's energy supply to support the country's economic development and sustain its democracy. Tetra Tech is working closely with the Government of Ukraine to develop competitive energy markets and facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. This project is expected to run through June 2025.
Position summary & job purpose:
Tetra Tech has an opportunity for a Logistics and Supply Chain Manager who will manage a team of logisticians and supply chain specialists on the delivery, supply, and oversight of goods and materials for the needs of Ukraine's energy sector. This is a full-time position for the period of 1 year with the possibility of an extension. This position will be based in Kyiv and will be reporting to the ESP's Senior Procurement Director. Learn more about ESP here.
*Please note: Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible for this position.*
Position responsibilities
- Serve as the in-country lead responsible for overseeing the ESP logistics team in Ukraine.
- Train local staff regarding the landscape of logistics, shipping, and customs requirements within Ukraine.
- Mentor and collaborate with logistics team members to improve delivery timelines by harnessing lessons learned and improving internal processes.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and recipients to streamline the delivery of goods and minimize modifications and change orders.
- Manage a team of direct reports, providing guidance, coaching, performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and other supervisory responsibilities as necessary.
- Plan and oversee the implementation of transportation activities, including routing, scheduling, and tracking of shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Manage the deconfliction and reconciliation of invoices from customs brokers or self-perform as needed.
- Develop standard operating procedures and templates for the logistics team to manage their interactions with Ukrainian customs, ESP suppliers, and ESP beneficiaries.
- Prepare and present reports and participate in audits and subsequent resolutions.
- Oversee the final disbursement and disposition of goods, prepare and coordinate official handover paperwork with recipients in compliance with USAID regulations.
- Coordinate team members to ensure proper branding of all items procured with USAID funding.
- Supervise other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
- Experience managing mid-sized teams of five or more persons in Ukraine.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant logistics, supply chain, or operations experience within Ukraine.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, finance, engineering, business administration, or other relevant areas.
- Professional certification in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement is a plus.
- Experience supporting USAID/donor-funded projects is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Command of English and fluency in either Ukrainian or Russian is required.
- Ability to handle a high volume of large complex tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of people.
- Problem-solver and solution-oriented.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical demands & work environment
- Possible occasional business travels.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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