The incumbent will lead the company’s supply chain strategy and execution, including procurement, demand, production and material requirement planning, inventory and warehouse management, inbound and outbound logistics. The position will examine existing procedures\/processes and streamline activities in such a way that customer requirements are met on time in full and at the lowest possible cost. The position will also identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternative methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service. Finally, the position will fulfill a central coordinating role between sales & production departments as well as with suppliers and customers, balancing their different priorities and limitations to reach optimal solutions for the company as a whole.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> b.External:<\/strong> 2. Planning:<\/strong> 3. Procurement:<\/strong> 4. Warehousing (Raw material, spares, consumables, scrap and finished goods):<\/strong> 5. Logistics:<\/strong> 6. Supply Chain Administration:<\/strong> 7. Budgetary responsibility:<\/strong> 8. Managerial \/Supervisory responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Kampala, Central, Uganda
\nReference #:<\/strong> UBL17052021
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\n1.Responsibility for Internal and External relations
\na.Internal:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Coordinating with sales and production departments on demand, production, material requirement and customer order fulfilment plans
\n\u2022Coordinating with the finance department on budgets, letters of credit, supplier payment
\n\u2022Coordinating all procurement activities for all departments
\n\u2022Coordinating strategic material procurement with the Group Procurement Head
\n\u2022Coordinating product deliveries to as well as inventory levels of Service Centres<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Vendor selection, evaluation and relation management
\n\u2022Coordination and follow up with vendors on procurement quotations and orders
\n\u2022Coordinating with external customers on the fulfilment of their orders
\n\u2022Coordinating with customs officials on issue relating to import duties and the bonded warehouse<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Implement, evaluate and maintain\/improve effective (demand, roll forming, material requirement, dispatch and in\/outbound transportation) planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement
\n\u2022Participate in Sales and Operations Planning meetings with Coated Steel BU\u2019s, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans
\n\u2022Support the introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews
\n\u2022Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations
\n\u2022Ensure that company procurement procedures are fully and transparently followed at all times
\n\u2022Coordinate procurement activities with Group Procurement Head and other SCM\u2019s in order to generate maximum synergy for the company
\n\u2022Coordinate with finance department prior to Supplier commitment on letters of credit as well Supplier payment
\n\u2022Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan
\n\u2022Study market trends on pricing, alternative sources of materials, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly
\n\u2022Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods
\n\u2022Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid
\n\u2022Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and canceled after their utilization<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Manage inventory of all SKU\u2019s across the BU (raw materials, work in process, finished goods, traded items, spare parts and consumables in the factory as well as in the service centres) and establish controls to ensure the BU is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk
\n\u2022Receiving inventory accurately and in a timely manner, verifying product quality, using appropriate technology, and maintaining necessary records
\n\u2022Maintaining the quality of inventory by using proper storage and handling equipment and procedures and first-in-first-out procedures
\n\u2022Ensuring that customs regulations are met in the bonded store
\n\u2022Ensuring the completion of accurate and timely inventory counts as well as root cause analysis and reporting on any stock differences<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Liaise with vendors and transportation companies regarding inbound shipments and expedite where required in order to prevent delays and extra charges\/demurrage
\n\u2022Liaise with internal\/external customers on loading and delivery of orders following the dispatch plan, including proper documentation for export shipments
\n\u2022Liaise with internal\/external customers to Load and dispatch customer orders following the dispatch plan, in order to achieve maximum On Time In Full deliveries<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
\n\u2022Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
\n\u2022Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
\n\u2022Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
\n\u2022Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies\/procedures and action plans
\n\u2022Collaborate with Group procurement head and Supply Chain managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
\n\u2022Ensure the safeguard and security of Company assets
\n\u2022Ensure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in stores<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Responsible for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Supply chain Budget as well as submitting inputs for the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
\n\u2022Making sure that Office assets & equipment are efficiently used.
\n\u2022Making sure inventory losses (damages, theft) are kept within set limits<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Responsible for the Supervision of direct reports and subordinates.
\n\u2022Manage, motivate, train, develop and appraise Logistics team to meet total customer service and logistics objectives.
\n\u2022Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
\n\u2022Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place<\/p>\n