Head, Supply Chain at Golden Seed Fats & Oil Limited

Golden Seed Fats & Oil Limited is an agri-processor focused on the conversion of oil seeds and pulses into their derivative products. Golden Seed Fats & Oil has a factory in Benin-City with a processing capacity for palm nuts of 155,000 metric tonnes per annum.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Supply Chain

Location: Edo

Job Description

• Accountable for managing the overall strategic production planning practices taking into consideration short term/long term production requirements and integrating materials availability
• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy for the organization to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost
• Responsible for facilitation of the S&OP Process and linkage with corporate process. Provide S&OP direction to plants
• Works with procurement managers, inventory managers, farm managers, plant managers and other stake holders to determine and set up inter-site transfers.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of concession demand in the site.
• Contributes to the successful execution of internal and external customer service through rigorous execution of logistics, planning, and/or procurement
• Responsible for managing the operational inventory to ensure adequate stocking levels for immediate production items and forecasting for future requirements.
• Establishes and implement standard/automated delivery procedures for just in time supplier stocking items
• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Objective and Key Results (OKRs) along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary
• Monitors and corrects inventory levels at sites and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.
• Size all internal and outsourced means appropriately; contribute to budget design and (seek opportunities to outperform budget) manage within budget
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers and customers
• Fosters a safety culture and the implementation of safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries
• Manages the transportation logistics to ensure distribution of products direct to customers, or through distribution centers/warehouses are completed with optimum service at the most efficient cost
• Implementing new technologies, using computer software to track goods from origin to delivery and staying alert to new trends in the sector
• Responsible for total logistics cost and network optimization, including raw material delivery
• Trains, guides and motivates team members for better performance
• Improves the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process
• Reports to the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain / Logistics, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of relevant Supply Chain Management experience in FMCG or planning/scheduling
• Experienced in managing S&OP
• Relevant certifications will be an advantage
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constrained environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of time organization
• Planned and organized decision making makes empowered decision within their area with the best interest of the company in mind
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Remuneration

• Attractive.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.