Supply Chain Manager at Willers Solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced procurement strategies
• Produce monthly materials/Requisitions and deliver logistics status reports.
• Lead purchase efforts and exploit strategic alliance that enhances efforts to leverage supply channels and increase profitability opportunities.
• Coordinate periodic market surveys as a vital tool for price monitoring and proactive input in our materials management process.
• Provide advisory services to executive management on supply chain management and other contemporary issues.
• Create and develop a supply chain strategy that ensures the profile of the company is raised both locally and nationally, including web materials sourcing/procurement.
• Plan and/or coordinate procurement, delivery, and storage support for supply chain and user management teams.
• Acquire and maintain relationships with key external and internal partners and customers.
• Identify and facilitate implementation of service improvement initiatives through user department and supplier feedback monitoring.
• Supervise, monitor, coordinate, and develop subordinates to achieve both departmental and corporate objectives.
• Develop warehousing and material distribution management practices in collaboration with other departments.
• Implement store and procurement initiatives that enhance cost reduction and efficiency in the delivery of purchased goods.
• Maintain effective liaison with other departments to enhance proactive decisions that are necessary for forecasting, supply chain planning, and management of the company.
• Ensure annual and growth budget figures and that the supply chain operates within the approved budget limit.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a similar relevant field.
• MBA or MSc in a related field is an added advantage.
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for at least eight (5) years of hands-on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and a team player
• Good time-management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead a team of around 7 to 8 people from other departments.
• Good background in the manufacturing sector.