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29 Apr 2016

Full-Time SUPPLY CHAIN MANANGER

SANERGY LTD. – Posted by sanergy Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the Supply Chain Services team, consisting of sourcing, procurement, warehousing, and fleet functions at Sanergy to deliver, plan, procure, and organize the movement, storage, and preparation of goods and materials from suppliers to meet demand of internal and external customers.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and fleet management functions
Conduct operational planning to maximize resource utilization
Lead process redesign initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, increase productivity and enhance the safety of processes
Lead supply-demand matching initiatives by putting in place sales & operational planning structures to serve the demands of customers
Participate and contribute to long-term strategic development of the Sanergy Supply Chain Services team
Develop an organizational structure and processes for the team that evolves with company evolution and growth
Coordinate necessary resources and staffing to meet targets
Manage budgets for the Supply Chain Services team to achieve minimal variances to budget
Understand, design, and drive new technologies to improve the productivity and efficiency of Supply Chain Services
Participate in ongoing product, process, and technology development
Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers
Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders
Drive full implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to ensure that Material Resource Planning is done in a controlled manner for inventory management and that there is integration with clients and finance for visibility of material transactions
Key Result Areas

Achieve rapidly growing targets in sourcing large volumes (up to 3,000t/mo) of organic waste at low cost
Achieve zero stock outs and timely deliveries across all goods and materials needed by internal and external customers
Lead cost reduction projects to achieve the cost targets set by the organization
Lead quality improvement projects to ensure that the services provided and goods procured are consistent and adheres to the customer specification. Institute critical control points
Lead safety, health and environment improvement initiatives across Supply Chain Services
Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience, a masters degree in a business related field will be an added advantage
Deep knowledge and experience in sourcing, procurement, inventory and fleet management
Experience in continuous improvement
Good project management skills
At least 3 years’ experience in leading large teams of over 10 people
Demonstrable supply chain management experience
Demonstrable experience in leading cost reduction, quality improvement and productivity improvement projects
Demonstrable capacity for self organization
Excellent interpersonal skills, high level of integrity and a team player
Ability to work with minimum supervision
More qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in a pioneering context. We believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who believe their knowledge and skills will bring about that change.

How to Apply

Apply via: https://sanergy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=17

Job Categories: Social Entrepreneurship. Job Types: Full-Time.

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