Supply Chain (Quantification Analytics Tool) Advisor - AFGHS

About this role

PATH Nigeria is hiring a Supply Chain Advisor focused on quantification analytics to strengthen commodity planning and supply planning across multiple West African countries. The role involves leading the development and dissemination of quarterly supply plans, analysing forecasting, inventory, and procurement data, and supporting the Quantification Analytics Tool (QAT) implementation. It requires providing technical leadership in forecasting, quantification, and supply planning for Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Ghana, and building country capacity in data interpretation and decision-making. The advisor will collaborate with government stakeholders, donors, and PATH country offices to ensure timely data access and reporting. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and targets candidates with substantial experience in health supply chains and multi-country programs.

What you would do

• Lead creation and dissemination of consolidated quarterly supply plans for four countries.
• Collect, validate, and analyse forecasting, inventory, procurement, shipment, and consumption data.
• Develop methods to identify stock-out, overstock, expiry, and funding risks.
• Produce country- and cross-country analyses of commodity availability.
• Create dashboards and visuals for internal and donor reporting.
• Monitor supply chain performance indicators and trends for proactive risk management.
• Provide ongoing technical support on forecasting, quantification and supply planning.
• Support quarterly supply planning reviews and stock status assessments.
• Facilitate routine meetings on commodity availability, procurement planning, and risks.
• Strengthen country capacity to interpret data and use outputs for decisions.

What they are asking for

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, Business Administration, International Development) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years in health supply chain management, forecasting, quantification and planning in LMICs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government-funded global health programs.
• Experience with commodity planning and malaria programs; other health areas desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret supply chain data.
• Experience facilitating quantification workshops and forecasting reviews.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis tools proficiency.
• Experience with forecasting, quantification and supply planning software; preferably QAT or similar.
• Professional fluency in English and French; strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and legal authorization to work in the country of hire.

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