Head, Supply Chain Management at KingMakers

Role Overview:

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• As our Head of Supply Chain you will be responsible for directing all supply chain activities for the Nigerian entity, including logistics, inventory management, and procurement. This role entails optimizing supply chain processes, forecasting needs, managing operational risks, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

What You Will Be Doing:
Procurement Management:

• Collaborative demand planning with user teams and stakeholders.
• Analyse and negotiate contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of the company.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase and fulfilment.
• Monitor and analyse procurement metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive the Procurement rights in operational deliverables including the rights to fair competition, professional development, transparency, effective communication and ethical behaviour.
• Advocate for Customer service by enforcing the Five rights of purchasing (right product, quantity, quality, place and time).
• Steer budget compliance in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Review and approve purchase orders in line with the Financial Delegation of Authority documentation procurement-related documentation and justified source documents.

Vendor Management:

• Mitigate supply risk by having alternative supply sources for each critical item.
• Perform post-delivery, periodic vendor evaluations, communicate feedback and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage the onboarding / due diligence (and deboarding process) in accordance with approved Procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and consultancy with respect to company, regulatory and Procurement policies.
• Conduct Vendor site visitations as part of modalities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with team HODs to align vendor management with overall business objectives.
• Vendor database rationalisation.

Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Identify and assess potential risks across the supply chain, including supplier-related, logistical, operational, and financial risks plus develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Participation in audit cycles inclusive of information management and implementation of audit feedback.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to implement risk management measures.
• Monitor the maintenance of supply chain records in designated virtual locations.

Inbound and Outbound Logistics

• Oversee the planning and coordination of inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with carriers and third-party logistics providers to ensure service levels.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays.
• Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Address and resolve any logistics-related issues or discrepancies.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory turnover rates and adjust reorder points as necessary.
• Work with the Inventory team to analyse inventory data to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the warehousing team to ensure proper storage and handling of goods.
• Develop and manage inventory policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and improve inventory processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Optimize inventory storage and layout to improve accessibility and efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of inventory.

Business Support

• Governance: Develop and formulate purchasing procedures and practices as required and provide guidance to stakeholders on application of same.
• Collaborate with team leads / HODs in the capacity of tactical business partner on process management, cost savings, reduction and avoidance initiatives.
• ERP utilization and administration for the Procurement, Inventory and Vendor modules.
• Support the budgeting process rand financial planning as related to the supply chain processes.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance via goal setting and performance management cycles.
• Coordinate routine reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the supply chain team.

Main Contacts

• Internal – All Departments and Central Departments.
• External - Vendors, Auditors and interested external stakeholders.

What You Need for This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIPS, APICS, and so on) is a plus.
• At least 8 years' cognate experience in Banking, FinTech or Telecoms.
• Flexibility in Thinking: Ability to adapt and adjust strategies based on evolving supply chain conditions and challenges.
• Effective Communication: Proficiency in clearly communicating, both verbally and in writing, with senior executives and C-Level individuals.
• Business Acumen and Corporate Governance: Solid understanding of business principles and governance practices relevant to supply chain management.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams to achieve supply chain objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Excel), financial modelling tools).
• Attention to details and accuracy