Position: Supply Chain Coordinator
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports to: Agricultural
Development Manager
Location: Nairobi
Our client in manufacturing is seeking to recruit a Supply Chain
Coordinator.
Successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the Agriculture development manager with the management of green initiatives of the company.
Main Accountabilities
and Responsibilities
· Plan and implement the
overall supply chain strategy for the selected feedstock
· Support the analysis of
local agricultural contexts in the country and agricultural production to
identifying business opportunities to diversify the feedstock mix for biofuel
production
· Support in the
identification and implementation of the most appropriate intervention models
for vertical integration projects in bio feedstock chains.
· Collaborate with
Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams
· Prepare reports and
communicate inventory measurements to management
· Determine key supply
chain KPIs
· Identify process
bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner, suggest solutions for
process improvements
· Work with finance,
sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors
· Source and engage
reliable raw material suppliers and vendors. Build and maintain long-term
relationships
· Organize the delivery of
goods and services.
· General Management
tasks.
· Any other duty that may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and
Experience
· Degree in Agricultural
Sciences, Environmental Engineering or Natural Sciences, or the relevant
qualifications or any other relevant field.
· A background in supply
chain management and logistics in agri-business sector, logistics, with a
specific emphasis on sourcing agricultural raw materials
· Minimum experience of 7
years in a similar role or field.
· Experience in
agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of existing supply
chains and production potential of agricultural biomass also for industrial
use.
· Knowledge of
agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, with reference to contract
farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives
· Interpersonal skills,
team working and management coordination.
· Candidate needs to have
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Candidates should have a
network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
· Candidate needs to be
proficient in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Apply at Flexi Personnel ATS or recruit@flexi-personnel.com
latest by 14th November 2022.
Indicate Supply Chain Coordinator on the email subject for
easier retrieval and placement.
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