Supply Chain Manager Jobs Opportunity in Mombasa Kenya 2014
Supply Chain Manager
- Supervise procurement and delivery of assets to areas of implementation
- Assessed and planned logistic and operational needs for the implementation of programs.
- Procured and cleared assets, according to regulations
- Stocks and Warehouses supervision, fleet management and distribution on
- Assets management and maintenance.
- Deliver maximum product within budgeted inventory targets through effective end-to-end management of the supply chain.
- Work with vendor manager/buyers on expanding selection, promotions, and optimum sourcing recommendations/decisions.
- Drive system/process improvements in working with vendors on order management, vendor operations, and inventory management.
- Complete financial metrics to improve efficiency and assist with in-stock management, including promotions, inventory replenishment, managing overstock inventory, and operations processes.
- Manage multiple projects – prioritizing, planning and delegating appropriate tasks
- Establish structure and processes that drive accountability, utilize fact-based decision-making, and achieve m measurable strategic and tactical results.
- Combining a background in supply chain and change leadership, accomplish meaningful change in a manner that embraces collaboration and engagement from various Business Unit leads and focuses on continuous, sustainable improvement, measurable strategic and tactical results.
- Obtain credibility with the business by demonstrating an expertise in world-class procurement and strategic sourcing; addressing the operational and financial value the Supply Chain organization can bring to the company.
- Regularly analyze elements of the supply chain for risks, opportunities, and trends, prioritizing supply chain activities in collaboration with the other senior executives.
- Collaborate with other managers and key regional suppliers to launch programs focused on service delivery, supply cost reduction, quality and safety.
- Work with Analytics in benchmarking against key competitors and best in class companies in order to establish and measure key performance metrics within operations to track key deliverables/priorities.
- Address and resolve talent or skill gaps throughout the division’s Supply Chain organization.
- Supply Chain forecasting and planning.
- Address vendor issues and concerns; invoicing related complications and/or disputes, technical or service related claims and investigations.
Skills and Qualifications
- At least 8 years experience in a senior role in operations, inventory planning, demand forecasting, and/or product life cycles.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management
- Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry will be an added advantage
- Must have worked in different African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa and Congo
- Knowledge and experience in implementing Supply Chain best practices
- Project management experience and a logistics background will be an added advantage
- Must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced online environment.
- Highly analytical, flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting, and be comfortable with computer databases and tools.
- Possesses strong analytical and numerical skills with strong experience of Excel, including Macros, V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.
- University degree required, ideally in a technical or analytical discipline
- Strong ability to manage and direct employees
- Strong ability to define and communicate strategic direction while working through details
- Strong customer service skills
Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com with “Supply Chain Manager” in the subject line.