Supply Chain Management at Taimba

About the job

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations: sourcing, warehousing (intakes, dispatch, returns), logistics and inventory; to ensure smooth daily operations and zero stockouts. Set OKRS (Objectives and Key results/KPIs) measurable objectives for the sourcing and warehouse team; manage stock levels, margins and waste for each team on weekly and monthly basis Taimba Winning Create: inculcate culture of excellence performance by attracting, developing, and retaining only top talent across the function.
• Lead the development and implementation of SOPs and policies to strengthen process control and eliminate inefficiencies or any potential waste.
• Maintain accurate, real-time ERP (Odoo) data for all inventory movements; reconcile system stocks, assets with physical stock on schedule.
• Supervise stock intake, loading, dispatch, returns, and banana processing (where applicable), ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Drive full adoption of demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to balance supply with market needs from your teams Lead warehouse and sourcing teams: structure roles, set targets, coach and hold teams accountable for output and quality.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Technology to ensure coordinated planning, visibility, and on-time execution of supply chain projects.
• Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement projects that lift productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Own inventory & warehousing processes end-to-end: floor layout, receipt, batching, barcoding/SKU creation, staff management, stock takes and variance investigation, stock movements, replenishment, dead-stock disposal, and quality control.
• Develop supply planning strategies for existing items, new products, and phase-outs to maintain optimum inventory. Implement the right SOPs and controls; enforce adherence and close control gaps Continuously build supplier networks while improving quality and cost-to-serve to support business growth. Engage internal stakeholders proactively and represent the company credibly with suppliers and external partners.
• Own strategic planning, procurement & vendor management, risk mitigation, logistics & distribution, performance analysis & improvement, compliance and budgeting. Ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, safety, documentation, and compliance standards while enforcing relevant SOPs.

TAIMBA ‘WINNING CULTURE’: VALUES & BEHAVIORS

• Always act in Taimba’s best interest (be selfless).
• Every one of us picks up the trash lying on the floor.
• Self-disciplined: not waiting to be told what to do and they are extremely self-motivated.
• We Hire, retain and reward the right people, that are fully formed adults.
• Radical candor: Our performance review is based on honesty and kindness, we tell the truth.
• We don’t punish mistakes, what we don’t like is lack of learning from them.