
Head Of Supply Chain - Electric
Corporate Staffing Services
Nairobi | Full Time | Supply Chain
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive end-to-end Electric supply chain strategy that aligns with the BU’s objectives and operation, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.
- Monitor and Optimize Processes: Oversee the supply chain process from production to last-mile delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
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Demand Planning and Forecasting
- Develop and manage demand forecasting processes in collaboration with commercial teams and planning
- Balance supply with demand to minimize stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence.
- Stock Optimization: oversee and align levels across all points, ensuring optimal inventory while adhering to safety stock requirements.
- Replenishment Planning: Coordinate replenishment activities, ensuring timely and efficient stock movement between locations
- Traceability: Implement processes to track inventory across stock points, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
Logistics and Distribution
- Oversee inbound logistics to WH and stock points to ensure timely delivery
- Manage outbound logistics, warehousing, distribution centre and transportation to ensure products are delivered on time to customers or stock points.
- Optimize last-mile delivery operations for cost-efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including demand fluctuations and logistics challenges.
- Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions along the supply Chain
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Be the key contact point between BU and Supply Chain
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, procurement, logistics and operations, to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
- Build strong relationships with external partners, including logistics providers, and last-mile operators.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory turnover, cost-to-serve).
- Provide regular reports and insights to the BU leader, highlighting opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
Skills and Experience:
- End-to-End Supply Chain Expertise:
- Proven experience in production, inventory management, logistics, demand planning, and last-mile delivery.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and leverage analytics tools for demand forecasting and performance monitoring.
- Leadership: Strong skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
- ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NAV, SAP) and supply chain planning tools.
- Problem-solving: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing supply chain issues.
- Customer Focus: Commitment to meeting customer expectations through efficient and reliable supply chain operations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity overseeing end-to-end processes.
- Certifications: APICS CSCP, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications are a plus.
- Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
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