Supply Chain Manager

Fika

In-Kind Supply Chain Manager securing in-kind material donations for Fika’s rural infrastructural solutions. Working closely with various teams and partners to fulfill operational needs.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in securing in-kind material donations and managing logistics for international operations, with strong project management and relationship-building skills. Proficient in budget management and strategic planning to enhance in-kind material pipelines.

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In-Kind Material Donation ManagementProject Management ExperiencePublic Speaking and Presentation SkillsBudget ManagementCross-Cultural Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSales ExperienceLogistics CoordinationBudgetingMaterial Standards Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong InitiativeSelf-MotivatedExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering ManagementMaster’s Degree Recommended

Industry Keywords

In-Kind PartnershipsInternational ShippingMaterial DonationsCultural CompetenceNonprofit Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for securing in-kind material donations in support of Fika’s operations
work closely with the Fika teams in each of the program countries to understand need, schedule and to manage the logistics of delivery and customs processing
cultivate and steward current in-kind partnerships, while continuously working on increasing our in-kind material pipeline to match the needs of our growing operations
work closely with the Engineering department, Procurement department and with in-kind partners to define acceptable standards for the donated materials
travel to donors facilities to enforce required standards
create and drive new strategic objectives for in-kind material donations
produce the annual expense and donations budget for in-kind and re-forecast as requested
partner with Marketing & Communications to ensure all in-kind donations collaterals are current and representative of Fika offerings
manage relationships with international shipping partners to ensure lower prices and higher efficiency in the shipping of in-kind materials to our program countries
work with the Director of Private Sector Partnerships to use current PSP network to seek new in-kind donation opportunities, and/or to grow current ones
evaluate the need of hiring staff at the donors’ facilities and ports to carry out inspections on donated cables before they are sent through
lead the coordination of donations of multiple streams of material (construction tools, safety tools, construction material, re-purposed cables, topography material, software, etc.)
work with the Director of Private Sector Partnerships and the Operations team to set annual goals for in-kind donations
develop a deep understanding of the in-kind market and in-kind client interests
lead outreach to potential new in-kind partners with a goal of steadily increasing the Fika in-kind material pipeline in line with the growth and expansion of Fika’s operations
work with the Fika procurement department to explore options for setting up a centralized Fika in-kind material warehouse on the East African Coast, to store temporarily internationally donated and purchased materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration or Engineering Management preferred
Master’s degree recommended
3-5 years of project or program management experience
Demonstrated track record and experience in sales
Ability to work across different cultures and languages
Ability to represent yourself and the organization confidently and professionally to external partners
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Proven ability to work independently and in remote settings
Self-motivated, with strong initiative
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and email
Language requirements: English – French, Spanish or Swahili as preferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work arrangements
comprehensive mental and physical wellness support
annual salary reviews aligned with our compensation policy
opportunities for professional growth