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Supply Chain Manager Job in Nyeri, Kenya

Our client FMCG company in Nyeri is seeking to recruit a Suppy Chain Manager to be in charge of the procurement department.

Job Purpose: To manage the supply chain department to ensure that the sales plans are successfully met by the management of Production, Planning, Purchasing and Freight activities within the organisation.


Budget: KShs. 250,000 - 300,000

Key result areas;

1. Supply Chain Integration


Development of short term and long-term production plans for the companyDevelopment of annual detailed production and distribution plansDevelopment of detailed procurement plans to meet the production requirementEnsuring that long-term contracts are put in place to meet materials requirementsRegular review of plans and actual performance to ensure that there are no stock-outsQuarterly review with all suppliers on delivery, cost, quality and corporate complianceManage relationships with Raw Material SuppliersRegular review of Raw Materials Supply ContractsConstant review of global prices for Raw MaterialsIdentify best supplier for raw MaterialsIdentify transporters for transfers and put agreements in place

3. Demurrage & Associated CostsLimit demurrage costs by ensuring full coordination of end user and senderPrompt payments and actions for rapid clearance of goodsDetailed monthly demurrage map showing reasons for demurrageManage price variance to reflect savingsManage freight costs to budget and allowed

Agree specifications with third-party suppliers before order placement.Ascertain that standard specifications are set for purchased materials and services.Put in place and update a standard list of stock and non-stock items and devise suitable codification and nomenclature

Investigate all quality complaints and physically verify stock item and offer corrective and preventative action.Ascertain Quality Control of stock being received by confirming that all stock items are inspected to specifications before they are accepted at the receiving section.

Ensures that all chemicals have material safety data sheets before purchase to comply with the set Environmental Management Systems and company Health and Safety requirements

8. Supplier Performance Monitoring

Measure suppliers’ performance with regards, quality, and pricing and delivery reliability as per agreed parameters and KPIs.

Update price variance reports and share with stakeholder departments.Produces periodic reports measuring raw supplier’s performance as per agreed KPIs.

Review performance of suppliers for recommending their continued use as the company’s suppliers.From the company’s approved supplier list, generate a list of company’s preferred suppliers based on their prior performanceCommunicate effectively to team members in particular and at the workplace in general.

Manage learning and personal development of team members.Facilitate team dynamicsBachelor’s degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline is highly desirableMembership to a relevant professional bodyCommercial Institute or equivalent

Computer literacyGeneral Financial awareness

At least 7 years’ progressive career experienceWilling to work in NyeriIf your qualified kindly send application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Supply Chain Manager’ on the subject line by by 23rd November, 2013. DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted  candidates shall be contacted.

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