Summit: Experienced Supply Chain & Operation Manager Job 2019
Experienced Supply Chain & Operation Manager in Nairobi
Job Category: Manufacturing | FMCGOur client, a leading chemical and food ingredient distributor, is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Supply Chain & Operation Manager. The successful candidate will lead the Supply Chain and Operations Team to Ensure that in-bound logistics are optimized to ensure consistent availability of raw materials at minimum cost and that inventory planning is optimized to ensure optimal working capital deployment at all times in-line with customer demand forecasts. Experience in the food/beverage processing industry or specialty materials distribution is STRONGLY PREFERRED as well as having worked for a Multinational company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the customer service function
- Oversee the in-bound logistics/procurement function
- Oversee the warehousing function
- Ensure the procurement of appropriate storage and logistics services and optimize inventory
- Ensure maximum efficiency, consistency of product, quality of packaging and elimination of leakage
- Support the review and implementation of appropriate and cost-effective ERP/WMS software
- Support the expansion of the business through identification of appropriate premises/facilities
- Monitor the overall supply pipeline for the business
- Create and foster an environment of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability and innovation
- To actively solicit and contribute ideas for safer, more cost effective approaches or new techniques
- Responsible for meeting goals within time and budget constraints and for success of activities
Qualification:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Supply chain & logistics or related field
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain/Operations management
- At least 3 years’ experience managing individuals across different functional areas
- Relevant experience in East African companies and Intra-East Africa logistics and PVOC operations
- Strong Analytical and Strategic skills
- Exceptional problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong planning skills and a self starter
- Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills
- Willingness and ability to travel
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nairobi City Kenya
Career Level: Senior Management
Deadline: April 28, 2019
Applications
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.