Supply Chain Manager(FMCG) at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen is pioneering in HR and Recruitment Process Optimization to service its customers. All clients enjoy the flexibility of choosing dedicated Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore services.

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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by an FMCG marketing company who majors in Trade marketing of cosmetic brands as well as the retail operations of lifestyle brands to recruit a Supply Chain Manager for their operations.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Job Reference No: NGA0727

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing the demand and supply system for stocks and relating with the inventory controller. He will execute all inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stock holding and maximizes stock system accuracy.
• The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:

• Develop the company’s Supply Chain management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital
• Identify ‘heavy’ and ‘low turn’ inventory items and maintain communication reports for sales team.
• Run a series of logistics reports on daily, weekly, or monthly basis and perform detailed analysis of item performance
• Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
• Perform visual validation of received merchandise to description and package details from original purchase order and input product description information in current inventory systems
• Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Minimize overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
• Ensure incoming product is managed appropriately according to company procedure
• Provide routine management information on logistics and inventory performance
• Implement supply improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and maximize working capital
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved
• Develop accurate, consistent, and make enhancements to the inventory reporting structure
• Work in tandem with the entire sales team and maintain flexible attitude supporting all stated

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a B.Sc with an M.Sc in Supply Chain Management
• At least 5-8 years experience in a similar position or organization
• Experience in the courier service industry is an added advantage.
• Have a detailed understanding of inventory control / management systems
• Should possess a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in Logistics management/purchasing
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
• Possess excellent personal organization and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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