Supermarket Chain Head of Supply Chain Job in Kenya

We partner with both local and international clients to source for best talent in a number of Specialized and generalist areas.
 

Our client, is one of the largest and fastest growing Supermarket Chains Headquartered in Kenya, with presence East Africa with a turnover of US$0.5bn(Kshs. 40billion). 

As a result of restructuring within the organisation in order to better prepare the  organisation to tap the emerging opportunities in retail, new positions have emerged.
 

In line with their growth and expansion plan they are sourcing for talented, passionate, self driven and energetic professionals looking to develop and enhance their career to take up the following position:-

Head of Supply Chain
 

The position reports to Chief Operating Officer.

The holder will be responsible for overall management of the Company’s Supply Chain function which includes inventory and logistics strategy and other performance metrics with a view to attaining seamless warehousing and distribution of the Company’s products on a day-to-day basis.

This is a senior management position that has substantial line management supervisory responsibility and is charged with leading a large team, managing multiple warehouses, and stores  in diverse locations and fleet of more than 100 vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

The holder will be expected to:

• Have overall responsibility for tactical Planning, including developing inventory and logistics strategies with a view to ensure that the Company’s warehousing and distribution systems are well managed and are adequate for existing requirements.
• Develop high level operational plans, including acquisition of warehouse space, forecasting and replenishment strategies and deal with slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure that any operational challenges and bottlenecks are resolved
• Regularly review staffing and distribution issues with a view to attaining optimal staff numbers in the unit and distribution and warehousing capacity for the Company
• Have oversight over the distribution of products to depots and satellite warehouses
• Provide leadership and guidance in the management of logistics to ensure that transport of the company’s products is not affected by vehicle breakdowns, and that goods arrive at the destination in the best condition and in good time.
• Develop operational policies that will ensure all staff adhere to specific operational procedures.
• Ensure optimal use of company fleet in terms of costs, utilization, maintenance and allocation.
• Ensure efficient and cost effective maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
• Advice management on appropriate number of vehicles required at all time.
• Have overall responsibility for general transport administration.
• Monitor performance, conduct annual performance evaluation of team members and recommend appropriate action such as compensation, promotions, counseling and termination.

Person Profile 

Skills / Abilities

• Have a high level analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in view of time constraints
• Capacity to delegate but retain overall oversight of various functions in the units

Leadership

• Guide, motivate and develop the subordinated staff.
• Ensure adequate talent pipeline for international SC.
• Ensure implementation and steering of required standards to achieve full compliance with regulation for Safety, Health and Environment for effective protection of people and environment.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• At least 10 years experience in managing logistics and inventory in a large manufacturing setup
• Have good knowledge of Accounting
• Experience in managing a multi-warehouse national distribution network.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• High level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite

How to apply: 
 

Send your application including a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this position, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email and Skype address, and the names of three professional referees.  

Applications will only be accepted if received via email recruitment@artemiske.com