• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Supply Chain Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Objective(s)

• Support LBSL through the design and implementation of value driven procurement and inventory strategies, for service efficiency


• Monitor and manage the supply chain processes in conformity with best industry practice


• Contribute to the cost management initiatives by maintaining appropriate economic quantity of stock items


• Plan, coordinate and oversee supply chain strategy and operations


• Support other departments and units in their supply chain related efforts


• Resolve challenges that affect operational performance


• Liaise with appropriate authorities for supply chain emergencies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all purchasing activities, manage and develop supplier/vendor relationships and negotiations


• Drive cost reduction and support revenue growth by ensuring appropriately managed supply chain


• Work closely with user departments (e.g. facilities management team) in handling of objections and complaints in regard to stocks items and related services


• Liaise with other departments/units to ensure accuracy in demand forecasts, and generate supply plans for year-round availability of business-critical stock items (and related service)


• Consistently ensure measurements and evaluation of supplier/vendor performance


• Keep abreast of relevant economic, industry, supply market, and business conditions


• Maintain a “no surprises” supply chain environment


• Proffer appropriate solutions for all supply chain operational challenges


• Provide timely updates to GLC, for supply assurance


• Ensure compliance to formal sourcing, procurement policies and preferred supplier/vendor agreements


• Ensure accurate records of all materials and stock items


• Ensure economic order quantity and minimum re-order levels are maintained on all stock items


• Provide clear direction and undertake performance monitoring of the Supply Chain Team


• Ensure clear documentation of procurement and inventory related processes, and adherence by the SC team


• Manage resources (human, technology and physical), through good practices, communication systems, and performance management techniques


• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities


• Monitor inventory turnover, reduce waste, and mitigate inventory holding costs.


• Ensure competitive pricing from Suppliers/Vendors


• Efficiently negotiate orders and contracts


• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, inventory requirements/planning, inventory control and warehousing


• Implement organizational process or policy changes


• Develop and appropriately utilise material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.


• Periodically review Supply Chain protocols continue to meet LBSL operational needs


• The Supply Chain Manager will place his/her full working capabilities at the disposal of LBSL, and based on work exigencies, LBSL reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities to the role

Required Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Business, Finance, or a related field of study


• Possession of a master’s degree will be an added advantage.


• 5 (Five) years Supply Chain Management supervisory experience


• Ability to translate strategies into action, and follow through to goal attainment


• Proven high level of integrity, transparency, and team spirit


• Proven ability to lead and energize others


• Exposure to procurement process in a logistics company will be an added advantage.


• Familiarity with in-house maintenance of vehicles will be an added advantage.


• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) is desirable

Knowledge / Skills:

• Competency in procurement and inventory management software


• Project Management Administration


• A good grasp of transportation economics and related market dynamics


• Strong background in contemporary supply chain, sourcing, purchasing and inventory management methods and tools


• Knowledge of analytics, behavioural and motivational factors, affecting decision making


• Exemplary negotiating skills and innovative approach to assigned duties


• Hands on leadership style, team facilitation and engaging interpersonal skills


• Ability to pay attention to details on all issues and concerns


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and effectively manage changes in direction and priority


• Ability to build buy-in with multiple stakeholders, even with conflicting priorities


• Ability to develop, interpret and apply required policies and procedures


• Proven ability to adhere to ethical standards and good management principles


• Ability to address tactical business concerns with practical near-term and sustainable solutions


• Proven time management skills particularly for deadlines and targets


• Proven experience in monitoring service performance levels.