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Supply Chain Manager

Potential Recruitment

Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience

5 - 10 years

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the General Manager, manages and organizes the Supply chain operations including but not limited to budget preparation, planning & execution, staffing level, maintenance and shipment. Ensures that all targets and delivery schedules are achieved within the given timeline, that all output meets the acceptable quality levels, KPI’s, & Target. and should adhere to all applicable standards.


Job Responsibilities

Supply Chain Process

• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. • Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Directs and coordinates global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction.

• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.

• Works with plant, warehouse, and logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers.

• Works directly with sales department to determine most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods transportation to customers.

• Monitors and corrects inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital. • Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements).

• Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for freight in and freight consolidation. • Supports proper utilization of ERP system.

• Member of the operations staff, responsible to routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.

• Attracts offers from suppliers and send to the in-charged parties.

• Assist in Studying the offers technically and financially with in-charged parties and choose the fit and the best offer.

• Approves department's requirements to be bought in purchasing order forms.

• Implement buying processes.


Procurement Process

• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.

• Examine and test existing contracts.

• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company. • Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.

• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.

• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company.

• Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers. Planning Process

• Assist to monitor all department budgets and manage all inventories on quarterly basis and assist all team members to manage all schedules.

• Prepare efficient training programs for all planning processes and manage inventory level for all components and finished products and ensure compliance to all business requirements.

• Manage all workflow for projects and maintain control on same and manage an efficient inventory level of all safety stock and review all volume requirements for all production materials.

• Assist all new product development and improvement in all existing products and ensure optimal inventory level at all times.

• Facilitate and provide data to prepare all sales forecast and implement all new products and processes for all manufacturing plants.

• Assist to obtain and manage all orders and deliveries for all external processes and prepare reports to be presented to management and manage demand and supply of all materials.

• Collaborate with other department heads to perform various strategies and coordinate with general manager to monitor all supply chain activities and resolve all availability issues.

• Prepare reports for all planning activity metrics and analyze all results to recommend required improvements in performance and collaborate with material manager to forecast all required strategies. • Evaluate and prepare forecast all policy changes and recommend appropriate business requirements. • Participate in all evaluation meetings on weekly and monthly basis.

• Plan inventory levels and locations and execute all forecasting and planning programs.

• Maintain optimal level of performance within required budget and ensure compliance to all standard projects.

• Train all subordinates of all planning team in various system.

• Process requirement and analyze all working of supply chain team.

Warehouse Process

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.

• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.

• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.

• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.

• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.

• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.

• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience. Experience(s)

• 5-10 years of accumulated work experience handling the same field of which 3 years handling same position in (Meat Processing Plant)

Professional Qualifications or Certifications (from recognized institutions or professional regulation bodies) Required, 2if any.

• ISO 22000 certificate

• Lean Manufacturing

• 5S

• 6Sigma

• OEE

Computer Skill / Proficiency:

• MS Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Knowledge of ERP. Communication Skills Required

• Fluent English Written and spoken.

• Excellent at handling employees’ queries.

Personal Competencies and Attributes

• Leadership

• Performance Management.

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Results Driven.

• Time Management.

• Technical Capacity.

• Learning Orientation