Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 26, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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

Self-Management
· Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
· Support encourage and develop team and take ownership for team cohesion
· Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
· Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
· Embraces personal challenge.
· Confident, rounded thinking
· Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
· Has an Adult: Adult, collaborative approach to others
· A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others.
· Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude

Records to Maintain:
• Custodian of all employee files
• HR Policies and Procedures
• All company Job Descriptions
• All company Key Performance Indicators
• All HR Forms
• Master HR Report with all employee details
• Health and Safety Records
Any other relevant records/ reports as guided by management from time to time.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in either Purchasing & Supplies, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering or any other equivalent.
• Registered member of CPSPK
• KCSE Mean Grade B+ and above

Experience:
• 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.

Skills:
· 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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