Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
- As the supply chain manager, you will be responsible for keeping track of logistics and updating the company’s inventory.
- You are to collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations e.g. shipping, delivery etc meet the company’s quality and safety standards.
- Overall, you should ensure our supply chain and logistics operations function properly.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create the company’s supply chain strategy
- Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records
- Train and guide employees with regards to logistics operations in the company
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
- Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain
- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Academic and Professional:
- B.Sc Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years as a supply chain manager or in a similar field
COMPETENCE
Organizational Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Self-motivated individual
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
- Excellent Teamwork
- Attention to Details
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Time management skills including being able to handle a complex, varied workload
Functional Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion