Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations Department

Reporting to: VP, Production & Maintenance

Job Purpose:

To maintain daily records for invoices and shipments to identify which products (ASI and Commercial) need to be replenished. To establish a system to monitor and report inventory levels daily. Align supply (production) and demand (sales & distribution) requirements accordingly and maintain optimum stock levels in the warehouse to save costs. Track inventory with lists, by most use inventory items and establish a supply chain system that estimates monthly and seasonal demand.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures. Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures. Ensure stock levels are neither surplus nor deficit.

·        Classify/ categorize inventory (stock levels) as per requirements of the business. Maintain stock levels for raw materials, plant machinery/ spare parts and finished goods.

·        Establish good practices (policies and procedures) for inventory management and warehousing practices and implement the same as per plan.

·        Examine and inspect the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages. Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.

·        Document daily deliveries and shipments to update and reconcile inventory.

·        Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.

·        Evaluate new inventory to ensure it is ready for distribution.

·        Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.

·        Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.

·        Analyze different suppliers (raw materials) to obtain the best cost-effective deals. Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.

·        Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

·        Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting the area and related equipment’s; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

·        Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

·        Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

·        Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• ·        Recruit and train new employees.