Head of Supply Chain and Planning

Job Description : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING EAST AFRICA Develop, implement, and continuously refine supply planning, inventory management, supplier management, global logistics and fulfillment operations Responsible for developing and implementing Supply Chain process improvement/ IT automation initiatives Define, manage and report on supply chain objectives and KPIs Develop strategic plans, processes, and project milestones for the execution of activities which support the companies objectives both short and long-term Manage a geographically diverse supply chain planning team through effective coaching, priority setting, performance management, and hiring practices Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Commercial, and other key stakeholders to ensure a robust, compliant, and reliable end-to-end supply chain Understand gaps and vulnerabilities for current and future requirements to develop solutions/options in partnership with departmental leaders Plan and coordinate plant activities with departmental leaders and supervisors to ensure objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner Manage the ERP and MRP system to drive operational performance and ensure proper utilization throughout the organization Partner with Finance during planning and execution, to provide value-added analytical support to enable data-driven decisions and accurate financial projections Oversee the warehouse and distribution functions, and manage international import and export of goods Work cross-functionally to establish and ensure the team's goals and KPIs align with companies objectives Establish and meet site objectives in the areas of financial performance, safety, quality and customer service, while maintaining compliance with all applicable internal and external policies Ensure internal processes and metrics are aligned to scale quickly and smoothly as we meet the growing demand of our customers across multiple regions Drive improvements in gross margin through negotiations, productivity management, and optimizing the supply chain network Qualifications: 10+ years of leadership experience in international supply chain management, including building organizations from the ground up Proven ability to effectively lead and manage within a fast-paced, high-growth, complex organization, with global operations and relationships Expertise in ERP, MRP, digital supply chain, productivity, and collaboration tools Extensive experience establishing processes and system infrastructure with IT automation A strategic thinker with a strong sense of time organization and urgency Strong evidence of developing talent and leading an organization to excellence Experienced in establishing performance metrics, motivating, and holding people accountable for results Collaborative supply chain leader with enviable drive, the ability to develop meaningful relationships with global partners, and keen attention to detail

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