Supply Chain Specialist at Capricorn Digital Limited

Job Summary

• The supply chain specialist will be responsible for planning, developing, organising, directing, managing and evaluating the company supply chain activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and direct strategies for the procurement, logistics, materials and Inventory management division and ensure these strategies are aligned with the overall goals of the organisation
• Consistently source for new POS device specification that meets the current mass market need
• Develop and implement solutions to ensure optimum device utilisation
• Build, maintain and manage relationship with offshore device technical partners
• Source for new device business projects
• Source for device funding partnership from financial institutions, government parastatals and non-governmental organisations
• Liaise with customs to ensure seamless delivery of devices
• Manage all device procurement and import processes
• Management of device supply risks - shortages and exceptions
• Minimise freight exceptions
• Develop and implement an inventory optimisation plan, a warehouse optimisation plan and logistics plan
• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and monthly reports for supply chain services
• Implement and drive a culture of continuous improvement within supply chain management
• Establish and maintain networks that foster and promote excellent relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc/BA in relevant discipline (2:2 and above)
• 5+ years in progressively responsible experience in POS Logistics and Supply Chain leadership roles

Personal Attributes:

• Strong understanding of engineering behind different types of POS devices
• Proven technical experience within the ICT industry
• Record of successful POS distribution strategy and logistics management
• Proficient in standard logistics and inventory management software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Experience in the POS industry, specifically retail distribution network
• Strategic business/commercial operational knowledge and understanding
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of demand analysis

Other Skills & Abilities:

• PC proficiency and strong working knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word and Google application is essential.