Supply Chain Head

Job Description : HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN EAST AFRICA FOR FMCG Responsible for handling End to End Supply Chain Management by ensuring customer satisfaction and driving optimal Efficiency with regard to Cost and quality ensuring Quality Standards. - Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures pertaining to Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics function for achieving the business objectives and ensure a safe and healthy working environment. - Develop and control the budget for the SCM operations to ensure that the department has all the resources required to meet the desired objectives within agreed financial parameters. - Implement, monitor & ensure Key Financial & Performance indicators as part of driving Supply Chain P & L responsibility with support from Finance. - Direct and controls Production, Procurement, Warehousing and Distribution Functions to ensure customers are supplied with the right Quantity of Quality goods at the right time within agreed cost. - Responsible for procurement of raw materials, consumables, spares, and machinery as per the technical specifications. - Guide the team in vendor identification, validation for selection, and development of right vendors for supply of quality RM at the right price with reliability and sustainability. - Responsible for development, standardization & implementation of all SOP's and inventory norms (Minimal Stock, Slow Moving or Obsolete materials). - Responsible for Technology adoption (e-bidding), Warehouse Management, Fleet Management (Logistics), FIFO Management for Division. - Responsible for efficient handling of SCM processes, systems, controls and suitably advising on required changes about Supply Chain Management. Conduct meetings with major suppliers/vendors on a scheduled basis for effective engagement. - To conduct periodic performance reviews with the team and suitably guide them for achieving the desired business results. - Ensure required statutory & regulatory compliance in the business processes. - Enable the team to meet their business goals and create a culture of high performance with utmost engagement levels. - Ensure continuous development of employees and are appropriately motivated to carry out their required responsibilities - Provide guidance on all issues relating to SCM and Keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry by effectively networking with internal/external stakeholders for proactive decision making.

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