Assistant Manager - Supply Chain

The Assistant Manager - Supply Chain will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. The incumbent will ensure quality control and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.

 Key Accountabilities:

• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Communicating with senior management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
• Management of the purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements, while working closely with the company’s legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favourable.
• S&OP Process Management.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Maintains working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain components including forecasting, inventory management, promotional planning, basic department management, master data management, item lifecycle and disposition, seasonal planning, DC operations, store ordering and operations, supplier planning and order fulfilment.
• Liaison with Product Marketing relating to New Product forecasting, including updating APO with current projections.
• Preparing supply chain reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years leadership experience in supply chain management. 
• Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, budgets, and negotiation terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Dynamic D365 software.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.