Supply Chain Officer at Corporate Staffing

Job Description

Our client is a leading food products distribution company in Kenya. They seek to hire a dedicated, organized and results driven individual to fill in the role of a supply chain officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring the company complies with laws, regulations, and standards in place for shipping and receiving.
• Obtaining quotes for transportation and making cost comparisons, Negotiate prices and terms with vendors, or freight forwarders.
• Prepare process and/or review purchase requisition/orders as required.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, and sales, to keep up to date with product acceptance in market.
• To Generate and/or review inventory reports
• Updating sales team on any red flags: slow moving, near expiry, or out of stock products.
• To Send weekly pipeline to warehouse to prepare themselves before the receipt of any shipment
• Follow up with suppliers to schedule deliveries, resolve outstanding and overdue delivery of orders warranty claims and damage and return of materials.
• Coordinate and track shipment by pulling and packing of materials and arrange appropriate transportation.
• Inform the clearing agent prior to arrival of goods and giving the required information
• Issue original documents on time to the clearing agent and adhere to proper documentation
• Ensure the company adheres to shipping/receiving and regulatory compliance procedures
• Coordinating transport for goods from port to the warehouse and monitoring empty containers drop off.
• coordinate with government agencies to have the relevant approvals
• Ensure all formalities are certified with the government agencies prior to importation
• To assist in warehousing duties as and when required
• Keep updating the management on a monthly basis on the new regulations, if any.

Requirements

• At least a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field
• At least 6 years’ experience in the same position in FMCG industry
• Strong skills on clearing and forwarding
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Good time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Strong Analytical and presentation skills
• Team player