Supply Chain Manager(Manufacturing)

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profile Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

profile Monthly Salary: K 250000 - 300000
profile Experience Required: 5years
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for planning managing and optimizing procurement inventory warehousing and logistics operations. The role ensures efficient supply of materials cost control and seamless distribution aligned with business objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Zero stock-outs (OOS)
  • Inventory turnover below 60 days
  • Zero inventory variances
  • Inventory variance below 0.5%

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Planning

  • Develop and implement annual and periodic procurement and inventory plans
  • Ensure optimal stock levels and eliminate stock-outs

2. Logistics & Distribution

  • Manage logistics contracts to achieve cost efficiency and service excellence
  • Ensure 100% on-time customer deliveries at optimal freight cost

3. Inventory Management

  • Oversee inventory processes in line with SOPs and best practices
  • Ensure accuracy and zero inventory discrepancies

4. Vendor Management

  • Negotiate and manage supplier pricing within approved budgets
  • Build strong vendor relationships and ensure cost control

5. Compliance & Processes

  • Ensure full adherence to SOPs systems and operational procedures
  • Maintain 100% compliance across supply chain functions

6. Reporting & Audits

  • Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly procurement and inventory reports
  • Coordinate audits and implement corrective actions effectively

7. Team Leadership

  • Train mentor and develop supply chain staff
  • Drive high performance and capability building

8. Systems & Optimization

  • Act as ERP/WMS system champion
  • Ensure data integrity and optimal system utilization
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Zero stock-outs (OOS)
  • Inventory turnover below 60 days
  • Zero inventory variances
  • Inventory variance below 0.5%

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Procurement or related field
  • Professional certification (KISM CIPS) is required
  • Minimum 10 years experience in supply chain with at least 5 years in a senior management role
  • Proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems budgeting vendor management and audits

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Expertise in inventory management and demand planning
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent reporting and data management skills
  • Strong leadership and team development capability



Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Procurement or related field Professional certification (KISM CIPS) is required Minimum 10 years experience in supply chain with at least 5 years in a senior management role Proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems budgeting vendor management and audits


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Procurement or related field

Job Summary The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for planning managing and optimizing procurement inventory warehousing and logistics operations. The role ensures efficient supply of materials cost control and seamless distribution aligned with business objectives.Key Performance Indicators ...
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