Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply chain network.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, production, sales, and finance teams, to align supply chain activities with business objectives, demand forecasts, and production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and vendor contracts, negotiating terms, pricing, and service agreements to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Source and select suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews to assess reliability, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, on-time delivery, fill rates, and lead times, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory management processes, including demand planning, inventory control, and stock replenishment, to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and carrying costs.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers and distribution centers.
• Implement supply chain risk management strategies, assessing potential risks, vulnerabilities, and disruptions, and developing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Evaluate and recommend supply chain technologies and systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, WMS (Warehouse Management System), and TMS (Transportation Management System), to streamline operations and improve visibility.
• Lead cross-functional teams and supply chain projects, driving process improvements, system implementations, and change management initiatives to enhance supply chain capabilities and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, import/export regulations, and customs procedures related to supply chain operations, maintaining documentation and records as necessary.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to supply chain staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and collaboration within the team.
• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in supply chain management, staying updated on best practices and innovations to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate supply chain goals, objectives, and performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders, presenting regular updates, reports, and recommendations.
• Drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain, promoting ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility practice

Requirements:

• 6 years experience
• Minimum of HND