Our client, a premium motorcycle company is looking for a highly talented, skilled and driven Demand Planner.
S/He will be an integral in planning and managing schedules and coordination with the relevant stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
The Demand Planner should be a competent professional able to oversee both local and international procurement.
S/He should be a meticulous planner with a proven record of initiating strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend.
S/He should ensure the focus of the function is to the optimal availability of components and parts that will build their brand to become known as a mobility brand that with an entrepreneurial spirit that people can trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning & Scheduling procurement of local goods and parts
- Ensure proper management planning by overseeing all procurement planning within the organization
- Work with commercial team to develop a purchase forecast for short term and long term sale of motorcycles
- Prepare and control procurement budgets with the aim of minimizing expenditure and increasing efficiency
- Develop lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand (stock in; stock out; stock transfer)
- Assess, manage and mitigate risks that may incur within the procurement department
- Research and identify non-standard or at risk parts/ materials to support production and sales
- Monitor significance trends, changes in suppliers and prices to capitalise on opportunities and/or protect company’s position
- Monitor prices of major commodities, analyse impact based on annual usage and report findings to management for budgeting purposes
- Supervising and mentoring staff towards maximum performance
- Monitor invoices to ensure they are paid on time and goods are released in a timely manner (in line with payment condition of the contract)
- Purchase Goods in line with environmental and legal compliance and health and safety regulation.
- Cooperate with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee SLAs on terms and processes
- Responsible for setting and developing purchasing policies in line with group policies; budgeting in accordance with general management guide lines.
- Ensure Contract Management, by maintaining legal interaction with suppliers.
Required
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, business, supply chain or other related discipline
- At least 5 years’ experience in purchasing preferably in the automotive industry
- Experience running a busy procurement department
- Experience in managing end to end supply chain environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and ERP systems
- Previous experience working in a multicultural environment is an added advantage
Salary: Ksh. 150,000 gross
Applications
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send a detailed CV indicating current and expected salary to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
We do not charge any fees for receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews
Deadline: 20th October 2017
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