Head Of Supply Chain Management
Description
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose
purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa
socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial
services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to
over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the
Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.
Job Purpose:
The Head of Supply Chain Management is
responsible for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of department in
responding to procurement and logistics needs and in implementing the supply
chain strategy to deliver value to internal clients by optimizing costs
throughout the product life cycle and proactive supplier management. The role
is also responsible for maximizing the efficiency of the logistics to achieve
the highest level of customer service at optimal operating cost.
Job Responsibilities/
Accountabilities:
Supply
Chain Management Leadership
Reviewing the procurement & logistics
strategy and process, adopting the appropriate organization, procedures and
tools that guarantee and improve performance.
Develop and manage the procurement
department including setting targets and monitoring performance.
Implementation of the Procurement
& Logistics Strategy across the company to deliver target benefits and
financial savings including approving each category manager’s purchase category
strategy and savings plans
Engage support and agreement for the
strategy from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are
optimal;
promote the effective management of
suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract
Establish new processes and systems
for effective procurement and logistics management across the company; develop
and implement an e-Procurement vision.
Supplier
Performance Management
Responsible for supplier performance
evaluation and monitoring
Provide support to business functions
in managing the contract execution and ensuring compliance with contractual SLA
and KPI’s
Manage supplier dispute resolutions
Manage the supplier satisfaction
survey process
Contract
Negotiation & Management
Plans procurement strategies and
conducts negotiations
Negotiates agreements to support total
business requirements rather than focusing on lowest-price options
Engages and collaborates with Legal
department appropriately for contract database management.
Creates various types of contracts or
agreements that can be used to accomplish the bank’s commercial & technical
goals
Develops standard form contracts for
local contracts
Warehouse
& Inventory Management
Reviewing and improving the logistics
processes, selecting and adopting appropriate tools that guarantee improved
performance.
Managing the interface between the
business (internal stakeholders) and the logistic service provider
Ensuring the SLA between the internal
customers and the logistic supplier as per the process description,
guaranteeing delivery as per the delivery orders.
Cooperating with the Sourcing
department in order to insure a constant goods traceability from PO to
Warehouse delivery
Inventory level optimization
with the concerned departments for working capital reduction
To keep track of loan material /
returnable material / faulty material Inventory control,
Ensuring availability of Material
through best-practice inventory management implementation
Warehouses space utilization
optimization
Contract management with warehousing
service provider and ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs
ERP update and month end closure
Complete compliance to all processes
Security of Material and warehouse
Logistics & Asset Management
Delivery of all Capex and Opex related
Items
Arrangement of inbound and outbound
(where required)
Repair, Return and Insurance of items
Kitting, De-kitting and bundling of items
Manage and coordinate custom clearance
of imported consignments.
Value Engineering and Leverage
economies of scale for buying by clubbing requirement (e.g. shipment
consolidation)
Monitoring & reviews of all
critical activities
Logistics Planning and Cost Control
Asset tracking, utilization and disposal
Supplier
Relationship Management
Payment processing for warehousing
service providers, transporters & customs clearing agents to ensure timely
payment to vendors.
Effective follow up & liaison with
vendors for timely availability of material
Ensuring timely feedback/ response to
Queries
Closely coordinating between End user
and Vendor
Budgeting
& Reporting
Develop a savings reporting mechanism
with Finance which is understood and accepted by the user departments.
Produce regular reports on performance
by Procurement & Logistics department and provide comprehensive management
information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis,
savings secured and potential savings – for forecast and budgets
Develop and execute annual
departmental cost optimization targets for the annual Budget process;
Reporting weekly KPIs on the Logistics
inbound, outbound activity
People
Development
Ensuring that the Procurement
& Logistics team receives the motivation, training and development,
coaching and guidance to enable them to keep abreast of latest
developments and achieve their maximum contribution.
Essential
Knowledge
Proven skills and experience in Supply
Chain Management
Extensive experience in Procurement,
Warehouse, Logistics and supply chain management, managing 3rd party service
providers is a must.
Excellent knowledge of procurement
systems or ERP and Microsoft Office is necessary
Key Critical Competencies
High level of integrity
Proactive and self-driven
Emphasis on personal growth and
development
Excellent communication and leadership
skills
A positive, “can do” attitude
Customer focused
Business strategy awareness
Negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving
skills
Teamwork skills and the ability to
lead and motivate others
Qualifications:
Academic requirement – University
Degree with MBA as an added advantage.
Professional qualification (e.g. CIPS)
is an added advantage
Length of minimum Procurement &
Logistics experience – 10 years’ experience
Length of minimum management
experience – 5 Years
How to Apply
