Supply Chain Specialist

About our Client:

Our client is a leading smartcard manufacturing plant and the fastestgrowing digital solution provider in Africa. And is seeking to hire a supply chain specialist.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing the endtoend supply chain operations to ensure efficient costeffective and timely delivery of products coordinate with suppliers manage inventory and analyze supply chain performance to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Procures materials equipment and spare parts for the company and shipment of same. This includes identifying and ordering the proper quantity negotiating pricing and shipment terms with suppliers vendors or freight forwarders and overseeing the timely delivery of materials needed to fulfill production needs.

Maintain adequate order planning scheduling and receipt of shipments of raw materials office and production consumables & spare parts. Will be required to physically receive and organize collection of shipments.

Must assess current orders and forecast future demand to ensure the provision of adequate supplies. When something significant changes in the supply chain and demand he/she is responsible for responding to these changes in demand and solving any supply chain problems that arise. Must communicate regularly with internal customers to avoid unforeseen changes or surprises in orders. Monitors forecasts to identify changes in trends and determine their effect on supply chain activities.

Must input and process all orders. Of particular importance is the completion and submission of all necessary documentation from both suppliers and internal customers. They also oversee the initiation of the supplier payment processing and paperwork.

Monitor supplier performance to assess the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements

Appraise vendor manufacturing/production ability through onsite visits assessment and measurements.

Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics and to provide performance feedback

Collaborate with production maintenance and quality assurance departments to identify or qualify new suppliers.

Implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers and analyze information about supplier performance.

Generally control spending and build a culture of longterm saving on purchasing costs.

Educational & Professional Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.

Minimum of 5years experience in supply chain and logistics

Competencies & Skills:

Customeroriented with strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skill

Persuasive and good at negotiating

Detailoriented and effective time management

Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with a special focus on MS Excel.

Selfstarter and multitasking.

Ability to work in an environment with tight timelines and cost consciousness.

Solutionoriented with analytical and problemsolving skills to constantly improve efficiency.

Aptitude in working with numbers along with experience in data collection and analyses.

Ability to manage overlapping projects.

Benefits:

Medical insurance

Annual leave benefits

Pension

Group Life Assurance