Head Of Supply Chain

Company Description Our client who has been the leading animal health company in East and Central Africa, since its inception in 1906. For over a century, our client has delivered high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.

T hey are looking for a professional and seasoned Head of Supply Chain.

Job Description

To manage the product supply chain through Procurement, Logistics and Inventory optimisation to achieve the agreed goals in the corporate strategy.

Distribution and Inventory Management to minimise variances, obsolescence and damage.
Ensure procurement processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Responsible for the development of Supply Chain team members as guided by the company HR policy.
Produce regular and periodical management reports on the operations and KPIs.
Spearhead & manage strategic supplier relationships, and carry out vendor appraisals and capacity assessment, and manage contracts with 3 rd party service providers.
Meeting the department’s financial objectives by the development of procurement plans, approval of purchases and managing expenditures.
Spearhead & manage strategic supplier relationships, and carry out vendor appraisals and capacity assessment, and manage contracts with 3 rd party service providers.
To formulate & implement the annual Supply Chain strategy and budget

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role. e.g. degree, diploma, HND, Certificate etc. Experience required: outline the duration and type of experience e.g. 3 years’ experience in accounts payable doing supplier reconciliation’s, payments etc.
Degree in Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply chain management
Over 5 years’ experience in Procurement in a manufacturing environment
Solid knowledge and understanding of Supply chain processes, policy, and systems
Good understanding of International Logistics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Ability to work well with management and staff at all level

Additional Information

SALARY - 150,000 Gross

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR UPDATED RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY 28TH JUNE 2021 COB.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.