Manager- Supply Chain Management

The overall purpose is to provide leadership and guidance for ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods, services, equipment, tools and information throughout the supply chain.

• Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management:
  • Inventory Planning & Control (inventory strategies, forecast demand, monitoring stock)
  • Stock replenishment (reorder levels, timely deliveries)
  • Inventory accuracy & audits (ongoing stock checks, investigate discrepancies, record keeping)
  • Inventory optimization (reduction of excess/obsolete stock, optimize turnover and reduce carrying cost)
• Warehouse Management:
  • Warehouse operations (overseeing daily activities, warehouse layout and organization)
  • Implement a warehouse management system   
  • Receiving & Quality Control (inspection of incoming goods, accurate documentation)
  • Order fulfilment & shipping (Timely picking, packing and receipt)
  • Safety & Compliance (ISO 9001, STOW and OSH compliance; maintaining safe working environment)
• Manage local and foreign purchasing functions including managing price negotiations with freight forwarders and shippers, and all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of the necessary materials and services.
• Collaborate with operations to meet customer demands including addressing customer complaints on products or delivery, etc.
• Team leadership & Staff Development.
• Continuous improvement in terms of processes, cost control and budgeting.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or another Undergraduate Degree in a related field – Inventory, Supply Chain Management, etc.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply CIPS certificate (Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply aimed at senior procurement)

• Experience:

• Insight into economic conditions and market dynamics
• Knowledgeable and experienced using an ERP system
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in a Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics or Warehouse Management role with at least five (5) of these in a Supervisory role.
• Experience in the energy sector.