About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Supply
Chain Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating supply chain activities in
collaboration with production facilities. Your responsibilities will include
overseeing inventory management and supply chain operations to ensure seamless
coordination between the supply chain and production teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supply
Chain Management
- Lead and supervise supply chain
staff to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Implement best practices for
inventory management, including procurement, storage,cleaning and
distribution of goods.
- Develop and maintain inventory
control procedures to optimize stock levels and minimize holding costs.
- Coordinate with production
facilities to forecast demand and ensure adequate stock availability.
- Monitor supply chain operations
to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Collaboration with Production Facilities
- Work closely with kitchen
managers to coordinate inventory needs and production schedules.
- Ensure timely delivery of raw
materials and components to production facilities to meet production
targets.
- Collaborate with sorting
production teams to streamline workflow processes and minimize downtime.
- Facilitate communication between
the supply chain and production teams to address any issues or concerns.
- Provide support to production
facilities during peak periods or special projects as needed.
Logistics
and Transportation Management
- Manage transportation and
logistics activities to optimize delivery schedules and minimize
transportation costs.
- Coordinate with suppliers and
vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Oversee the sourcing and
procurement of inventory items in collaboration with production
facilities.
- Monitor and analyze supply chain
performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement continuous improvement
initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Financial
Management
- Develop and manage budgets for
supply chain operations and logistics activities.
- Implement cost-saving measures to
optimize supply chain and logistics expenses.
- Collaborate with the finance team
to analyze financial data and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Coordinate monthly or adhoc
stocktake
Quality
Management
- Ensure compliance with quality
assurance standards and procedures for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Implement quality control
measures to prevent product damage or loss during storage and handling.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and
conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
Leadership
and Team Development
- Provide leadership and guidance
to supply chain staff, fostering a culture of accountability and
continuous improvement.
- Provide overall leadership of the
business unit to ensure that team is committed to the company’s
objectives.
- Regularly update management on
operations status and prepare reports and presentations.
- Participate in management
meetings and contribute in ideation and decision making to help fashion
the business direction.
- Ensure that the business
operations remain compliant in line with the government, clients,
regulator and local authorities requirements.
- Promote a positive work
environment and encourage collaboration and teamwork among supply chain
staff.
- Ensure compliance to the
organization’s policies and procedures, and act as a champion for its
culture and values.
- Any other duties or roles that
may be added to you.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in business
related field.
- Professional qualification such
as CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in supply
chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory
management principles and best practices.
- Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with
cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in supply chain
management systems and inventory control software.
- Strong leadership and
decision-making skills, with a focus on achieving operational excellence.
- Ability to multitask and
prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of safety regulations
and compliance requirements for supply chain operations.
- Experience with lean
manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a
plus.
How To Apply
For applications send your CV to workwithus@food4education.org