HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

OUR CLIENT
Our client, a leading company in FMCG & Pharmaceutical sector, is looking for a Head of Supply Chain Manager for its nigerian office.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The ideal candidate must have a confirmed successful experience of supply chain and/or plant management in the FMCG industry.
The primary scope of this function is to manage and optimize the entire supply chain process from Demand Planning, to Product Supply, to Importation & Clearance, to the factory operation up to the warehousing & distribution management.
The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the Demand Planning process (upper stream) by enforcing the planning discipline through elaboration and implementation of proper planning tools such as: Sales Forecast, Stock & Sales Report, Performance Report, Week Of Sales/stock and challenge all concerned parties on building blocks to ensure effective rotation of stocks (market trends, sales history & trends, running rate and growth rationales, etc)
• Manage the Product Supply process (upper stream) including MRP, commercial & shipping terms, reconciliation with suppliers, sourcing optimization, suppliers service level agreement, etc
• Manage the different aspects of the logistics operation (lower stream) including importation & clearance, transportation, warehousing of both raw material & finished goods and distribution of the goods.
• He will also manage the Third Party Logistics provider to ensure proper storage and distribution of finished goods across 58 Distribution Centers scattered pan Nigeria
• Be a principal negotiator on behalf of Company including resolution of commercial terms and conditions, negotiation of back charges and major change orders.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to ensure constant availability of the products across the country, while avoiding over-stock situation both in-house and at customers end
• Excellent understanding of the factory operational processes as well as the maintenance and spare parts planning
• Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management System

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Must be a qualified Supply Chain Manager with successful experience in similar position
• University graduate preferably with Engineering background (electro-mechanical and/or hydraulic)
• A proven track record of driving results through analytical thinking, planning and strategic capabilities
• Bottom line oriented individual with hands on operation and process driven mind set.
• Demonstrated expertise in suppliers and/or TPL providers evaluation and selection, contract negotiation and management, cost modeling and building collaborative supply relationships
• Ability to shift priorities and deal with changing demands in an effective manner
• Ability to align and coordinate resources to deliver results for committed schedules
• Perfect command of the English language

Please send us your salary expectations & your english resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-918781@talentprofiler.com

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