Value Chain Manager at Koko Networks

JOB SUMMARY

This position influences Consumer Value through increased Supply Chain efficiency in support of the KOKO Networks mission, vision and strategic goals.  The overall objective of the position is to support the business in ensuring that high quality demand is fulfilled in a safe manner and with utmost care to the environment.

The position reports to the Chief Engineering and HSE Officer and is based in Nairobi.

This position provides or ensures:

• Effective Sales and Operations planning.
• Strategic supply chain forecasting is effective and aligned to customer demand.
• Effective sourcing, procurement and supplier development and management.
• Logistics management is efficient and effective.
• Warehousing and transportation operations are efficient and aligned to HSEQ Management System.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve processes that support the flow of materials and product to and from KNL facilities and agents
• Total Supply Chain Improvement Projects will reduce cost, improve service, and remove time from the supply chain.
• Optimized inventory management and master production scheduling.
• Effective budgeting to support business needs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

•  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Chemical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Post graduate training and certification in Supply Chain Management is an asset.
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Training in ISO 9000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 is desirable.
• 5-7 years of delivering high performance in Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain experience.
• Creative, strategic thinking, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Expertise in sourcing, logistics, and clearing processes.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational and change management skills.
• Able to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business.
• Process oriented with continuous improvement focus.
• Excellent MS Excel skills and experience in an ERP.

 If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, notice period required, e-mail and telephone contacts.

 To be considered, your application must be received by 16^th January 2017.