Supply Chain Manager at Elvaridah

Elvaridah is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, differentiate or expand already existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Akwa - Ibom
Employment type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring overall supply chain strategy in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing the overall supply chain strategy.
• Reviewing or updating supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Determining key supply chain KPIs.
• Developing material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
• Suggesting solutions for process improvements.
• Assessing appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Training and evaluating others.
• Managing activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
• Providing constructive feedback.
• Working with finance, sales, and production team to determine best vendors and distributors
• Building and maintaining good relationships with vendors.
• Working with procurement managers and buyers to source the right products.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers.
• Planning and implementing logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met.
• Using computer software to track goods from origin to delivery.
• Working on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analyzing performance.
• Managing and motivating a team of supply chain staff.
• Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector.

Competence:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• MBA / M.SC in Business Management, Finance, or similar relevant field.
• Supply Chain Management certification is strongly preferred.
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for at least 6 years.
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software.
• Ability to manage logistics and all aspects of supply chain from manufacturing to shipment of finished goods.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.