Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager coordinates, organizes, and oversees all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, storage and distribution of the companys goods.

Reports directly into Region Supply Chain Manager with a matrix reporting to Country Operations Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains departmental personnel. provide constructive feedback to aid with building a strong supply chain team
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.

• Establishes supply chain KPIs for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located at multiple warehouse locations within the company.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyses current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing, distribution and cost optimization.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Maintains professional relationship with vendors as per companys Code of business conduct.
• Participates as an advisory member, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials to the PSL.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Region Supply Chain Manager as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business or related field required
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain supervisor, lead or similar position with min 5 to 10 years
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, Microsoft D365 or similar ERP system.