Supply Chain Officer at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Job Details

• Ensuring that stores items are issued and stock replenished at the right time;
• Ensuring movement of products from suppliers to retail outlets.
• Taking inventory and analysing all documentation such as invoices, bills and other supply documents.
• Preparing shipping documentation as may be required.
• Participating in stocktaking as per approved policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with supply chain activities standards and regulations.
•  Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers and supply chain staff.
• Verifying the invoices and submitting   them for approval.
• Keeping records on supplies and orders for overseas supplies.  Updating inventory and reports for overseas supplies.
•  Ensuring sound management of inventory levels for overseas supplies.
• Processing contracts and ensuring that supplies contracts are acceptable
•  Processing logistics requests from programs and ensuring all necessary follow-up action is completed.
• Monitoring and summarizing all expenditures and providing activity reports to the logistics coordinator.
•  Receiving of overseas purchased items.
•  Liaising with customers to schedule, coordinate and ensure receipt of goods.
•  Assisting with completion of necessary statistical reports as requested.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: –

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related qualifications.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management/ Diploma in Purchasing and supplies/Logistics Management.
• A member of KISM/CIPS/CSPS.
• Minimum of four (4) year experience in supply chain management or Logistics management.
• Strong track record in delivering excellent customer service.
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams.
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask.
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge.
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals.