Supply Chain Manager for our Plastic Manufacturing Client based in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

We have an exciting opportuning for the role of Supply Chain Manager with our Plastic Manufacturing Client based in Nairobi, Kenya. Job Title : Supply chain Manager Reporting to : Business Head Location : Nairobi (Kenya) The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and implementing a supply strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory, and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class service. This role will look into the end-to-end responsibility for delivering on all these aspects as per the aligned norms. Import Export - Tracking import shipments of Raw materials from order and dispatch to arrival in our warehouses. - Minimize turnaround time for inbound shipments. - Continuous improvement in efficiency with minimal demurrage cost to the organization. Supply Planning - Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Production to enhance planning efforts and gain insights to optimize inventory and lower costs. - Weekly forecasts for inbound requirements - Inventory monitoring, forecast vs. actual tracking and purchase order adjustments as required - Define forecasting process improvements across the supply chain Customer Experience - Ensure adherence to the Service Level Agreements as informed to the customer - Work towards continuous improvement for serving all customers within the stated service delivery times across the country - Liaison with sales team to ensure the seamless customer experience Outbound Logistics: - Lead a large fleet of owned/rented vehicles and create an efficient and healthy work environment. - Monitor the performance metrics and take necessary actions to improve the same Process and compliance: - Helps build and implement SOPs. Manage workflow and day to day operations - Ensure compliance in operations and logistics in all areas - Execute plans for ensuring the availability of adequate fleet and/or building the fleet and infrastructure to meet the forecasted demand - Explore opportunities for reducing the overall Cost Per Delivery - Special Projects - Manage/ Contribute to Special projects such as opening up new channels, solving for customer needs and challenges QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIRED - The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree (specialized in Supply Chain/Operations) - Relevant experience within FMCG/Manufacturing industry. Africa experience will be added advantage (not mandatory) - The incumbent should be strong on business orientation, execution, managed change projects and well-developed ability in influencing senior business leaders. Show more Show less