- Ensuring a secure supply chain with strategic sourcing
- Managing the timely flow of goods from supplier through to customer
- Communication to direct manager and across departments
- Responsible for overseeing and managing the staff assigned to him, ensuring their performance, development, and well-being align with organizational goals
Strategic Planning & Optimization: - Develop & implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals
- Analyse data to identify areas of improvement, including cost reduction and lead time optimizing
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and ensure quality standards are met
Inventory Management & Procurement: - Oversee inventory control, forecasting demand, purchasing materials, and managing stock levels.
- Implement efficient procurement practices to secure materials at the best possible cost.
- Manage import/export processes to ensure compliance with regulations
- Maintain and control the ERP (NetSuite) and supply chain planning software (Plex Demandcaster)
Logistics & Delivery: - Collaborate with logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
- Track shipments, monitor key performance metrics, and implement solutions to resolve any logistical bottlenecks * Oversee warehouse operations and optimise storage & fulfilment processes
- Ensure clients' expectations are achieved (DIFOT)
Collaboration & Communication: - Work closely with other departments (including but not limited to production, sales and marketing)
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers &
logistics partners
Performance & Improvement: - Continuously monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks
- Adapt to changing market conditions and proactively address potential disruptions
Compliance & Standards: - Maintain awareness of relevant legal regulations and industry standards (such as import/export regulations and environmental regulations)
- Implement processes to ensure compliance with legal and IBMS standards, including quality (ISO 9001) environment (ISO 14001) and safety (ISO 45001)
- Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues
3PL Management: - Collaborate with 3PL vendors, ensuring accurate inventory and efficient dispatch of good
Team Leadership: - Manage and develop the Logistics and Procurement teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a collaborative working environment
Job Requirements:- Bachelor' Degree in a relevant field
- Min 10-12 years' experience in Supply Chain Management
- Must be a self-starter, highly self-motivated, able to work pro-actively, unsupervised and on own initiative
- Strong prioritization, conflict management, decision-making, and research skills
- Well organised and high attention to detail
- Must have proven knowledge and use of Quality Management techniques including problem-solving, and continuous improvement
- Excellent language skills in English, capability of another language would be advantageous
- Knowledge of chemical manufacturing & packaging processes advantageous
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success
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