Supply Chain Manager

Job Description : Supply Chain Manager (Beverage Industry Experience Mandatory) Location: Luanda, Angola Company: Leading Beverages Manufacturing Company Reporting To: Head – Industry Supply Chain Manager & Business Head · The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services. This role involves managing procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, vendor relationships, and coordination with internal departments such as production, sales, and finance. · The SCM Manager plays a key role in strategic planning, demand forecasting, supply planning, and continuous improvement of supply chain processes to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction goals. · Plan and manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely availability of raw materials and finished beverages. · Coordinate with production, sales, and marketing teams to align supply with demand forecasts and seasonal fluctuations. · Ensure efficient procurement of ingredients and packaging materials, negotiating with vendors for cost, quality, and delivery performance. · Optimize inventory levels to reduce holding costs while avoiding stockouts, especially for fast-moving beverage products. · Oversee logistics and distribution, ensuring timely and safe delivery to distributors, retailers, and customers. · Implement quality and safety standards across the supply chain to comply with food safety regulations and company policies. · Monitor supply chain KPIs and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and increased supply chain agility. · Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, bottling partners (if any), and warehousing contractors. · Ensure sustainability practices in sourcing, packaging, and transportation in line with corporate responsibility goals. Requirements: - · 13 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement. · Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role. · Experience in the beverage industry is highly preferred. · Hands-on experience with demand planning, inventory management, and distribution. · Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). · Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, including sourcing, planning, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service. · Data analysis and forecasting skills using tools like Excel, Power. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. · Good communication and Data capturing & recording.

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