Supply Chain Manager

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TheSupplyChainManagerwill:

• Lead procurement strategies across raw materials packaging spare parts capital machineries repair and maintenance of plant and transport vehicles and any other services.
• Manageinventorylevelsimplementinventorycontrolproceduresandminimizewasteandobsolescence.
• Managesupplierrelationshipsperformancereviewsandcostnegotiations.
• Ensurealignmentwithcontractualtermsqualitystandardsanddeliveryschedules.
• Coordinatesealandandairfreightmovementsofimporteditems.
• Supervisefreightforwardingcustomsclearanceanddocumentationrequirements.
• Liaisewiththird-partylogistics(3PL)providerstoensureefficientroutingandcostmanagement.
• Monitorstockturnoverandreduceinventoryholdingcostswhilepreventingstock-outs.
• Coordinatewithoperationsandfinanceforinventoryreconciliationandaudits.
• Identifyandresolvebottlenecksinthesupplychaintoimprovecycletimesandcost-effectiveness.
• Developcontingencyplansforsupplychaindisruptionsandgeopoliticalrisks.
• Drivedigitaltransformationandautomationofsupplychainprocesses.
• Ensurealllogisticsandprocurementactivitiescomplywithlocalandinternationaltradelaws.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentationforauditsinsuranceclaimsandinternalreporting.
• TrackKPIsacrossdeliverytimelinescostsavingsandsupplierperformance.

AcademicCompetences:

• BachelorsdegreeinSupplyChainLogisticsBusinessorEngineering;Masterspreferred.
• CertificationssuchasCSCPCPMorSixSigmaareanadvantage.
• StrongunderstandingofIncotermstradecomplianceandinternationallogistics.
• ProficiencyinERPsystems()andsupplychainsoftware/tools.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Proactive problem solver with a hands-on results-driven approach.
• High adaptability in fast-paced multicultural environments.

Managerial Competencies:

• Leadership and team development skills with a collaborative management style.
• Ability to align supply chain strategy with business goals and operational demands.
• Proven experience in change management vendor development and cost control.
• Capacity to build strong interdepartmental and external relationships.

Experience:

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain logistics or procurement with 3 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Experienceincommoditytradingmanufacturingshippingorindustrialsectorspreferred.
• Priorexposuretomulti-countryoperationsandcross-borderregulatoryenvironments.

Skills:

• ProficiencyinMSOfficeSuiteandfamiliaritywithindustryplatformsandcharteringtools.
• FluentinEnglish;additionallanguage(s)aplus.

Required Experience:

Manager