To direct or coordinate purchasing, warehousing and distribution services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy of the supply chain department.
Manage procurement, inventory management and logistics including setting targets and performance monitoring.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders (local & International)
Develop materials cost forecast and standard cost list
Collaborate with other departments such as, Engineering and Quality Assurance to identify and qualify suppliers.
Manage the inventory of all materials to ensure that materials are available when required and there is no stock out.
Produce regular reports on performance including spend analysis, savings and potential savings for forecasts and budgets.
Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Assess appropriate material storage and handling equipment needs and stacking levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Appraise vendor capabilities through both desktop and on-site appraisals.
Continuous monitoring of supplier performance.
Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials.
Job Requirements:
BSc. in a Supply Chain related course
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role at a Managerial level
Proficient understanding of the supply chain process.
Experience in using an ERP to manage supply chain processes.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and work under pressure.
Proactive (ability to think and take initiative) and must have problem solving skills.
Relationship Management
Possession of people skill (Ability to interact effectively with people - staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and customers alike)
Ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with vendors.