Reporting to: Operations Director

Job Purpose: Responsible for overseeing and managing company's end to end Supply Chain function to maximize process efficiency while improving and sustaining company OTIF. 

 

Primary Responsibilities

Production Planning;

• Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements where necessary to Production planning team.
• Oversee production planning and management activities within the organization.
• Develop production plan, budget and timelines according to production specifications.
• Optimize operational resources while executing cost reductions and inventory controls.
• Assist in new product development and enhancements.
• Determine equipment, materials and manpower required to complete production.
• Closely work with production team to monitor production and its related costs

Warehouse Management;

• Overall Management of Warehouse Operations, including Stocks Management, both Raw Material, Consumable and Finished Goods Stores
• Planning and maintaining optimum inventory levels to reduce capital deployed.
• Execute demand flow verification processes, engage in short- and long-term planning and conduct inventory analysis for warehouse utilization and manufacturing coordination.
• Effective team and cost management.

Procurement and Logistics;

• Oversee and supervise all Procurement activities.
• Forecast demand to ensure availability of raw materials and consumables at all times.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders
• Develop material costs forecasts
• Maintain key working relationships for raw materials, supplies and capital equipment.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks; perform cost and scenario analysis; identify cost saving opportunities.
• Continuously track material movement with freight forwarders to ensure that sourcing lead time is well controlled.

Dispatch;

• Management of Dispatch third party logistics service provider
• Maintaining the OTIF at 90% + at all times
• Supervise invoicing activities to ensure no losses at the point of sale.
• Optimization of Truck TAT for all deliveries happening within the premises.
• Monitor overall fuel consumption by implementing such measures that will adequately control fuel consumption for both fleet and other company auxiliary.

 People Management

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behavior expected of them.
• Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
• Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments.
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management role.
• Previous work experience in Manufacturing and preferably Welding, Fabrication or Furniture Industry is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO, KAIZEN and 6 Sigma is equally an added advantage.
• Computer Knowledge is a requirement.

• Excellent leadership and man management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Commercially aware

• Applications should be submitted by 16th October 2022 COB