Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Define and implement Supply Chain strategy, policies and processes across the region

Prepare and implement the financial budget for the Supply Chain department and develop key performance indicators for each category in line with corporate objectives

Ensure complete documentation is in place for contracts with various forwarders

Ensure Regular Hygiene, HSE and Food Safety at our Distribution Centre

Ensure regular maintenance of equipment in DC Premises.

Ensure regular maintenance of Distribution Centre as well.

Ensure clearly defined SOPs are in place and distributed to suppliers and ensure the necessary documentation for shipment, customs clearance etc.

Set up effective systems and SOPs in warehouse and control store returns and damages

Improve the efficiency in delivery from warehouse and implement cost saving measures in logistics and warehouse

Ensure complete inventory control on warehouse and operations, ensuring minimum wastage and shrinkage

Ensure optimum productivity from warehouse personnel and optimum utilization of warehouse space

Monitor and review stock availability and replenishment performance for stores and buying teams with regular reports to management team

Implement a system of uninterrupted Inventory in warehouse and stores

Monitor and review to ensure supplier deliveries schedules are on track and report to management team ensuring processes are in place and corrective action is taken when service level agreements are not met

Investigate and resolve long-standing or complex store delivery problems

Conduct frequent review of slow moving, non-moving and obsolete merchandise and report to the regional team

Work closely with the IT team to ensure support systems effectively deliver supply chain requirements

Identify opportunities for process improvement in areas such as vendor management, stock replenishment and implement necessary changes

Lead, coach, and manage the performance of staff in line with good people management practices

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or Retail
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Previous management required & Previous industry experience required

Key Skills and Competencies

Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of international best practices in supply chain and logistics
• Knowledge of LFS, SAP & Microsoft Office

Competencies

• Customer focus
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Results focus
• People Management
• Operations management
• Decision making
• Finding creative solutions
• Negotiating and influencing
• Planning & organising
• Analytical thinking