Experienced Supply Chain & Operation Manager – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a leading chemical and food ingredient distributor, is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Supply Chain & Operation Manager. The successful candidate will lead the Supply Chain and Operations Team to Ensure that in-bound logistics are optimized to ensure consistent availability of raw materials at minimum cost and that inventory planning is always optimized to ensure optimal working capital deployment in-line with customer demand forecasts. Experience in the food/beverage processing industry or speciality materials distribution is STRONGLY PREFERRED as well as having worked for a Multinational company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the customer service function.
• Oversee the inbound logistics/procurement function.
• Oversee the warehousing function.
• Ensure the procurement of appropriate storage and logistics services, optimized inventory and minimized obsolescence/leakage.
• Ensure maximum efficiency, consistency of product, quality of packaging, elimination of leakage and operations in-line with QMS and industry best-practice.
• Support the review and implementation of appropriate and cost-effective ERP/WMS software.
• Support the expansion of the business through identification of appropriate premises/facilities/equipment.
• Monitor the overall supply pipeline for the business.
• Create and foster an environment of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability and innovation and to ensure the continuous growth and development of team members.
• To actively solicit and contribute ideas for safer, more cost-effective approaches or new techniques.
• Responsible for meeting goals within time and budget constraints and for the success of activities under his / her control.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Supply chain & logistics or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain/Operations management.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience managing individuals across different functional areas developing, motivating, directing work and setting priorities.
• Relevant working experience with East African companies and Intra-East Africa logistics and PVOC operations critical.
• Strong Analytical and Strategic skills.
• Exceptional problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning skills and a self-starter.
• Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.