Supply Chain Manager- UPL Job

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
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  • Lead the receiving team, planning workflows and delegating responsibilities to ensure efficient, accurate intake operations
  • Develop staffing plans and resource allocation for peak receiving periods
Storage & Location Management
  • Set standards for warehouse organization, bin location systems, and storage optimization
  • Monitor performance against space utilization, retrieval efficiency, and safety metrics
  • Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout and material handling processes
Inventory Control
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with production planning, procurement, and finance on inventory strategy
  • Optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize obsolescence risk
  • Lead cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives
Materials Issuance
  • Exercise budget responsibility with authority for local decision-making on inventory investments and operational expenditures
  • Approve material allocations and prioritize issuance based on production criticality
Finished Goods Dispatch
  • Apply deep East Africa market awareness to optimize dispatch scheduling, route planning, and customer prioritization
  • Ensure seamless coordination between production completion and customer delivery
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master\'s preferred
  • 6+ years of supply chain experience with minimum 3 years in leadership roles within manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG sectors
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, planning and delegating work, and setting operational standards
  • Proven budget responsibility with P&L or cost center management in supply chain functions
  • Deep East Africa market awareness including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and DRC markets
  • Experience managing regulatory relationships with customs, tax authorities, and trade bodies
  • System administration experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
  • Track record of coaching and developing supply chain professionals
  • Exceptional cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Experience managing regional distribution networks and multi-country logistics operations
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