Our client, a Nairobi based Manufacturing Company with its headquarters in Karen is searching for a motivated and personable individual to join their operations team as a Supply Chain Specialist. The Supply Chain Specialist will oversee all supply chain processes that enable cost control in purchasing, stores oversight and shipping oversight. The desired candidate is preferred to have over 3 years prior experience in a manufacturing industry as a supply chain Specialist.

Key Requirements.

• Assist in the financial planning process by providing forecasts relating to landed costs of value-added input materials to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Capturing the detailed specification of supplier value-added materials to ensure consistency of supply, understanding suppliers’ own production processes and supply chains to ensure creation of strong supplier relationships.

• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
• Identifying and minimizing risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process.

• Negotiate with suppliers in value-added RM innovation by driving discussions on quality as well as lead times to ensure emerging issues are resolved as they crop up with minimal or no interruptions on production.
• Ensure inventory is well managed by assisting with cycle counts and stock-takes.
• Oversee warehouse processes to evaluate and ensure improvements in inventory processes such as receiving, storage, shipping, reporting stock levels and overall inventory integrity.
• Maintains database(s) of logistics information to ease the availability of ad hoc insightful management reports that will aid quick decision-making.
• For inbound material, review and analyse freight costs for imports contextualizing landing dates to ensure speedy clearance of cargo at port of entry.
• For outbound goods, set up mechanisms that link third party consignees with the website in a manner that guarantees efficiency and reliability of Ecommerce sales triggered on consignee platforms.
• For outbound goods, evaluate and advise on the most efficient and reliable means of delivering single orders as well as bulk consignments both in Kenya and across the world.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree. Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
• Over 3 years of experience as a Supply Chain Specialist in a Manufacturing
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and distribution channels
• A strong understanding of IT, mapped to ERP and e-commerce technology will be essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An eye for detail and the ability to maintain a very high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills to prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and very strong MS Excel skills.