Logistics Analyst at Roche Kenya

Roche in Nairobi is seeking a Logistics Analyst for the Diagnostics business. The role will entail ensuring the management of the best possible inventory holding and inbound logistics management to meet the required sales forecast at all times in accordance with relevant Global and Local SOPs and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide guidance to Product Managers on all aspects of inventory management in line with sales objectives to establish the best possible inventory forecast for each 15 month rolling period.
2. Develop and implement inbound logistics strategies, policies and procedures that are relevant and meet global and local requirements and are adhered to through the implementation of appropriate controls to ensure inventory holding meets required sales forecasts at all times.
3. Set, monitor and manage inventory holding levels against agreed KPI metrics (total rand value).
4. Ensure all relevant inventory is procured/purchased in line with the relevant Global and Local SOPs requirements and within the agreed purchasing schedule (as defined by GSC).
5. Ensure all import clearance documentation is prepared and sent to relevant freight forwarding/clearing agent within the prescribed timeframe prior to shipment arrival.
6. Ensure advanced shipping notification (ASN) is prepared and sent to third party logistics provider (3PL) to facilitate the receipting process.
7. Ensure 3PL receipt inventory onto ERP system within SLA requirements.
8. Manage relationship between RDSA and 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs).
9. Provide operational solutions to internal business partners that are aligned to business objectives, processes and requirements. 
10. Oversee and/or generate management reports against inventory management and inbound logistics KPI metrics as and when required or as per SOP requirements.
11. Ensure the accurate and timeous recording of data into relevant data management systems and records in accordance with relevant SOPs.
12. Continuously drive inventory management and inbound logistics projects that enhance business processes and improved efficiencies and ensure implementation of agreed improvements in areas of responsibility. 
13. Remain up to date with business, industry, product, SOPs knowledge regarding functional requirements within Roche local or global structures.

You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

• Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Logistics Management or similar.
• Experience: At least 5 years supply chain/logistics experience and experience of imports and exports, ideally on a supervisory level in a similar industry.
• Other requirements: Excellent working knowledge of SAP Inventory/Logistics Modules and Excel (advanced), English Business Communication (Oral and written) and SAP inventory management/logistics modules (advanced) .