Supply Chain Manager-Mombasa at Reeds Africa Consult

Key Duties

• To manage sources of supply strategically to reduce the total cost of owning materials and services
• To optimize supply chain operational resources while executing cost reductions and inventory controls
• To ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal.
• To ensure accuracy of inventory by initiating regular cycle counts as per the schedules and guidelines
• To analyse root causes of inventory problems and provide permanent resolutions
• To analyse sales trend and create Min-Max to enable adjustments to the stock levels based on customer demands and seasons.
• To invest in coaching and development of supply chain team, taking advantage of opportunities to grow team members’ responsibilities
• To manage periodic stock take and participate in quarterly stock take
• To assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• To document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
• To maintain a safe and healthy working environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

Key Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
• Certification is strongly preferred CIPS and a member of KISM
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Traceable experience managing complex demand planning schedule in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using Enterprise resource planning systems like Oracle is an added advantage
• Experience in managing and improving supply chain data, information, and processes
• Actively seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain by streamlining steps and locating the best prices for inventory