Job Description
Participate with Senior Management in developing and establishing goals and objectives to support robust supply chain processes and continuous process improvement.
Formulate supply chain management strategies and policies aligned to the overall Finance Strategy and implement the consolidated supply chain management operational plan.
Oversee all aspects of the warehouse and logistics function, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation.
Implement best practices for warehouse management, including organizing stock, implementing FIFO system, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Research and determine optimal inventory levels and set inventory levels across the organization to manage the lowest inventory cost profile.
Use sales forecast to prepare the operational strategic plan to address volume and resource requirements and constraints.
Introduce and reinforce control measures for accurate and timely receiving practices; spot-check deliveries and monitor the recording of shortages and overs.
Negotiate and conclude contracts for inbound and outbound logistics.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain end-to-end function.
Act as subject matter expert and provide professional opinions on procurement contracts for goods, works, services, and consultancies.
Monitor organizational contract management to ensure conformity with contract terms and conditions and escalate significant variances to relevant stakeholders.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for expenditure.
Manage supplier performance by monitoring and addressing issues to improve performance.
Participate in financial management through the development and monitoring of departmental budgets and inventory control.
Develop and report on financial forecasting for operations to ensure budget efficiency.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the end-to-end supply chain function.
Adhere to relevant logistics, freight, and vessel legislation and policies.
Maintain compliance with Quality Assurance and ISO 13485 requirements.
Provide leadership and direction to the team to drive a high-performance culture.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Supply Chain Engineering.
Master's Degree in Supply Chain is advantageous.
9-12 years of experience managing large/global supply chain and logistics.
Engineering background with plant knowledge.
Experience in sourcing logistics, particularly freight.
Experience in moving dangerous goods.
Understanding of financial policies and processes.
Understanding of Supply Chain models and logistic principles.
Sound knowledge of transport regulations.
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