Supply Chain Manager

The incumbent should have the following responsibilities: • Manage the Supply Chain function to ensure business targets are achieved and effectively manage Procurement and Custody of Materials of the company. The incumbent will be expected to work cross-functionally to drive improvement initiatives, implement best practices and processes whilst developing strong relationships with internal process owners and externally with relevant service providers and concerned authorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: [a] Management of Supply Chain Processes • Ensure completion of pre-Import formalities such as order confirmation on vendors, LCs, pre-shipment inspection requirements on time. • Liaise with the vendors regarding shipments and expedite where required. • Monitor shipments and appraise the user departments on progress. • Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods. • Ensure necessary documents are presented to Finance Department for payment processing. • Ensure that the goods are correctly classified at Customs and the correct Import Duties and Taxes paid. • Ensure that no extra charges such as demurrages and other penalties are incurred by the company. • Negotiate with shipping companies for acceptable container retention periods for the Group companies. • Explore and develop alternate sources of materials and services. • To vet courier companies and clearing agents to determine their suitability to contract with the company and negotiate appropriate contract conditions with them. • Plan shipment and procurement schedules with vendors to ensure timely material and service availability in plants. • Study market trends on pricing, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly. • Develop and nurture good working relations with vendors and other industry players. • Periodically evaluate vendor contracts to align with existing practices and applicable laws of the country. • Support management to develop standardized contract approach and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) with key vendors targeting continuous cost reduction. • Hold regular and structured review meetings with key suppliers to assess performance [b] Legal Compliance • Ensure that legal requirements for Imports and bonded Warehouses are met and and proper records are maintained. • Ensure all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilization. • Ensure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in stores. [c] Management & Reporting • Take a leading role in designing standardized Supply Chain reports to ensure DOI metrics are reviewed and achieved. • Ensure stock take processes are implemented, managed to plan and improvement actions identified and implemented where required. • [d] Training and Development • Ensure the subordinates are fully trained in NAVISION on supply chain-Material Management module. • Maintain and share with HODs knowledge of all relevant importation laws, procedures, tariffs and duties licenses. • Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place. • Ensure that all necessary working information with regard to local and international purchasing and inventory management practices is available to concerned staff in imports, local purchase and stores. • Ensure that supply chain staff are actively involved in Business Improvement programmers Apply on : Datum Recruitment Services Email : recruit@datumhin.com. Sneha@datumhin.com Website : http://www.datum-recruitment.com/jobs-in-africa

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