Integrated Supply Chain Manager (Technology Sector)

Become a leader in supply chain operations for a top I.T Solutions group across multiple regions.

• Define, Develop and manage both systems and physical Inventory Control, Planning, Shipment and Distribution of Equipment, Parts, Supplies and other products and/or materials demanded by the Group of Companies complying with importation and exportation rules and regulations (local and international).
  
• Create integrated processes among Operating Companies for Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
  
• Lead re-engineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution of systems integration.
  
• Effectively automate and implement the tools needed and implement planning, forecasting, distribution, shipping policies and procedures.
  
• Manage and supervise staff tasked with creating material requirement plans and/or forecasts/distribution, shipping; establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning / forecasting/distribution/shipping.
  
• Measure actual timely performance metrics against defined goals and present results to senior management.
  
• Training of warehouse staff as needed.
  
• Keep abreast of new logistics developments and implementation of planning and forecasting through systems automation.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and progress of warehouse staff locally and regionally.
  
• Liaise closely with office staff to co-ordinate the arrival of products on site.
  
• Liaise closely with Sales and Service to co-ordinate the ordering of products.
  
• Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork to ensure set productivity targets are met.
  
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders (customers, staff, suppliers, directors etc.).
  
• Coordinate the use of automated and computerized systems.
  
• Plan future capacity requirements.
  
• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure a high level of security at the warehouses (Locally & Regionally).
  
• Monitor and manage Inventory levels by maintaining adequate stock levels to avoid 'stock outs' and emergency orders, while mitigating the risks of inventory write-offs due to aging.
  
• Track and manages inventory age to avoid obsolescence.
  
• Scrap analysis for Parts, Supplies and Equipment inventory, coordinate with sales department to deplete no commercialize items as well.
  
• Company Reserve calculations and actions to take to deplete obsolete inventory,
  
• Coordinate with sales department to sell all obsolete equipment inventory.
  
• Responsible for inventory investment, holding cost and operational cost.
  
• Report periodically to shareholders.
  
• Claims management.
  
• Track vendor discount requests and approvals.
  
• DIF (Duties Insurance Freight) management.
  
• Preparation of required month end reports and month end closure.
  
• Solicit feedback from customers on the quality of service provided and take appropriate actions to improve service level.
  
• Build positive relations with customers.
  
• Coordinate and participate in quarterly stock counts as required.
  
• Manage liaison with the customs department and their site staff.
  
• Maintenance of the internal and external areas of the warehouse and for effective warehouse space utilization and management.