Supply Chain Manager at Apata & Ascott Limited

Responsibilities
Your tasks will vary depending on which sector you work in, but typically include:

• Working with procurement managers and buyers to source the right products
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers
• Controlling delivery processes
• Planning and implementing logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met
• Overseeing product storage, handling and distribution
• Using computer software to track goods from origin to delivery
• Working on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analyzing performance
• Managing and motivating a team of supply chain staff
• Improving the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process
• Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector.

Academic Qualification/Experience

• 10 years working experience in Supply Chain Management (Food Industries) with 5 years in Senior Management position.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Previous experience in Pizza Restaurants Preferred

Skills Needed
You'll need to have:

• Strong planning skills
• A logical and systematic approach to work
• Good time management ability
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer solutions
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• The ability to lead and motivate a team
• Some degree of IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.