Supply Chain Officer

Roles and responsibilities

Researching and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and establishing favourable terms and conditions for purchasing goods and services.

Maintains optimal inventory levels by monitoring demand, coordinating with suppliers, and preventing overstocking or stockouts.

Creating, processing, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products or services.

Ensuring that procurement processes are cost-effective without compromising on quality or delivery timelines

Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements, while maintaining accurate records of purchases and contracts.

Analysing procurement data and market trends to inform decision-making and improve supply chain performance

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduate / MBA / Engineer

Min 2-4 yrs experience in procurement & Supply chain .

High level customer service approach skills

Must possess excellent communication skill.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement.

• Problem-Solving: Quickly identifying supply chain issues (like delays or shortages) and finding practical solutions to resolve them.

• Communication: Effective communication with suppliers, vendors, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders is crucial to ensure smooth operations.

• Negotiation Skills: Negotiating contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers and service providers to get the best value for the company.

• Project Management: Managing timelines, coordinating teams, and ensuring that projects (e.g., product launches, new suppliers) are completed on time and within budget.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring that inventory records, shipments, and procurement documents are accurate to avoid mistakes and inefficiencies.

• Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple supply chain activities at once without sacrificing quality or deadlines.

Desired candidate profile

• Supply Chain Management: Overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process, from procurement to distribution. This includes managing suppliers, warehousing, inventory, and transportation.

• Procurement: Sourcing and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the procurement of materials or products at the best price, quality, and delivery terms.

• Inventory Control: Managing inventory levels to ensure that there is neither overstocking nor stockouts. This includes forecasting demand, ordering products, and optimizing stock levels.

• Logistics and Distribution: Coordinating the movement of goods, selecting the best transportation options, managing shipping schedules, and ensuring timely deliveries.

• Cost Management: Analyzing costs and working to reduce them while maintaining efficiency. This may involve negotiating better terms with suppliers, optimizing routes for transportation, or improving warehouse processes.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring that they meet performance standards, and resolving issues related to quality or delivery delays.

• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the supply chain (such as disruptions, delays, or shortages) and creating contingency plans to mitigate those risks.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, track performance, and make informed decisions. Creating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and inventory turnover.

• Collaboration with Other Departments: Coordinating with other departments like sales, marketing, and production to ensure alignment between supply chain operations and overall business goals.

• Compliance and Documentation: Ensuring that the supply chain process complies with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, including customs regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.