Supply Chain Manager

at  The Future Edge

JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS

Position: Supply Chain Manager
Department: Procurement
Industry: FMCG/Manufacturing
Reports To: MD/ CEO
Functional Reporting To: Group Procurement and Logistics Manager
Direct Reports/ Subordinates: Supply Chain team members

Purchase Management

• Responsible for entering the right specifications into the supplier item master database (supplier, articles, item number of supplier; …) to ensure ordering can be done in an efficient way.
• Technical, commercial and risk evaluation of local offers when needed.
• Implements purchasing policies to ensure all items are purchased, delivered, and invoiced within budget and time frame.
• Proactively monitors the delivery times of the products and takes necessary actions to ensure an optimal stock at all times.
• Streamlines the relations between purchasing and the internal customers and services. Makes suggestions and proposals for optimization of the buying processes and procedures.
• Initiates purchase saving projects, considering costs, value creation, and risk and implements.
• Measures and improves the performance of the supplier base (based on the 4 pillars).

1. Inbound Logistics

• Manages the appointed 3PL service providers to clear and transport in the most efficient way.
• Ensures that the correct import duties are paid according to the import regulations of Nigeria
• Knowledge of Nigerian Import/export regulation and the LC/bill for collections Form M opening, HS codes, import documentation.
• Submission of all the permits NAFDAC, SONCAP, EUC, NESRA.
• Deliver cost savings through sustainable and continuous improvement and continuous challenge of the logistics cost base.
• Ensures all logistics hub operations are operated in full compliance with all country legal standards regarding health and safety, environmental, and import / export regulations.
• Influences demand & supply planning, customer supply chain, customer fulfillment, and logistics service providers to continuously improve logistics service & cost.
• Works alongside logistics procurement to tender, negotiate & award contracts for logistics services.
• Continually review the third-party logistics contracts to ensure it meet the future needs of the business.
• Leads on any logistics tendering processes to define negotiations for any existing contract renewals and price changes.

1. Outbound Logistics

• Responsible for transportation of finished goods
• Daily booking of tank trailer trucks to the customers by implementing a future track & trace system
• Liaising with transport companies to ensure transport is the correct size and for the right product.
• Manage the finished goods stock together with the commercial and production manager, to safeguard the transport capacity to serve our customers’ needs.
• Focus on providing efficiencies within the transport network.
• The future track trace system needs to plan/supervise for around 30 to 50 loads of finished products weekly in the most profitable way.
• Assist in negotiating rates with the transport providers.

1. Warehouse Management:

• Managing day-to-day activities with a team of 3 managers (Purchase, Logistics and Warehouse) and 20 warehouse staff members to optimize stock levels considering delivery times and storage costs.
• Initiates projects to operate as lean as possible.
• Ensures the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements including supplier warranty returns.
• Organizes monthly stock counts and perform a root cause analysis of discrepancies.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding and optimizing inventory levels to balance supply and demand.
• Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and distribution strategies.
• Expertise in sourcing, negotiating contracts, and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Excel, SQL, Visual basic , CSV, and XML.
• Demand Planning and Forecasting - Ability to predict customer demand and adjust supply chain activities accordingly.
• Ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to quickly identify problems within the supply chain and develop effective solutions.
• Developing long-term strategies to improve supply chain operations and support business objectives.
• Evaluating costs and finding ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality or efficiency.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and cost management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Very strong sense of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership/supervisory and people management skills.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Industrial Engineering or mechanical engineering background. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Min. 10 years of relevant technical purchasing and logistics experience.
• Previous working experience in Africa is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Experience in managing and leading a Supply chain team team
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