Manager - SCM & Logistics - Central Africa

Location: Central Africa

Reporting to: General Manager

Language Known: English / French / Swahili

Age group: 30~35 Years

Minimum years of experience & Essentials: 10~12 Years of Experience in relevant field; Ability to travel as and when required

Qualifications: BE/B.Tech/B.B.A/M.B.A/ Diploma In SCM

Preferred Industry: Manufacturing

Objective:

·         The Supply Chain Manager will provide leadership for all purchasing, warehouse, logistics and shipping activities with an effort to control costs while also improving efficiency and accuracy in the management of inventory. The candidate will oversee the purchasing, shipping, logistics, receiving and material handling of the organization. He should be a value-driven, results focused leader capable of successfully managing a small team and working with employees at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial:

·         Supervise staff; including training, setting expectations and holding team members accountable, including progressive discipline

·         Selection, development and assessment of staff

·         Execute the business plan objectives by working proactively with a management team.

·         Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the material management operations.

·         Develop and communicate material management policies, procedures, and internal controls.

·         Plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the material management activities

Transactional:

·         Ensure that all transactions are kept current, recorded accurately, and processed efficiently.

·         Ensure that all transactions are representative of the reality of the business and that any estimates are made with consistently applied, business-reasonable rationale.

·         Oversee the purchasing, shipping, logistics, receiving and material handling of the organization.

·         Conduct investigations to determine causes of material management related incidents and to improve safety procedures.

·         Negotiate long term contracts with suppliers.

·         Perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.

·         Perform other tasks as assigned by the General Manager.

Education - Essentials- Experience-Exposure - Expertise

·         Overall Minimum of 10 years’ experience and Min. 4 Years’ experience in in a supervisory or management position

·         Gujarat domicile and work experience is preferred.

·         Masters in SCM/MBA or any degree course.

·         Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral in French, Swahili & English.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.

·         Possess excellent problem solving and decision making skills.

·         Strong administrative and organizational skills , Should be Flexible, adaptable and ability to multitask

·         Positive and cooperative team player.

·         Capable of working with minimal supervision.

·         Manufacturing industry experience an asset.

·         Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information is essential.

Send your updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com