Raw Materials Manager at Sochi Foods Limited - Imo State

Sochi Foods Limited is an FMCG company that specializes in producing premium-quality garri brands as well as immensely useful industrial and culinary byproducts from the cassava plant. Established in Ahiazu-Mbaise, inthe heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-classproducts that meet their requirements.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all persons feel welcome, respected, and valued. We have diversity as a key policy in the Company and promote equal opportunity for all.This is a Team place, where everyone works together for common goals and achievements. We welcome and encourage the best skilled persons to join us today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Raw Materials Manager

Location: Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Materials Manager looking for an opportunity to advance your career and take on a new challenge?
• If you are passionate about materials management, highly responsible and driven to always improve and implement industry's best practices in everything you do, we have the perfect job for you!
• We are looking for an experienced Materials Manager who will be responsible for efficiently coordinating the inbound and outbound movement of materials, goods and supplies based on customer needs, inventory targets and production schedules.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs.
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures.
• Oversee distribution of supplies in the organization.
• Develop and execute inventory cycle count process to assure high inventory accuracies
• Supervise, evaluate and coach subordinates.
• Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers.
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
• Ensure prompt and accurate updating of the computer systems.
• Prepare reports on inventory, material usage and efficiency.
• Resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
• Create strategic solutions to improve material flow at multiple levels.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Logistics or similar relevant field.
• Previous working experience as a Materials Manager for a minimum of 3 years.
• In depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Hands on experience with forecasting and budgeting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical thinking with problem solving aptitude.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2023.