Head, Supply Chain Officer at Reliable Steel & Plastic Industry Limited

Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Supply Chain Officer

Location: Anambra

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations to maximize process efficiency and productivity.
• Additionally, it plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors, overseeing staffing requirements, providing supervision and direction to supply chain employees, as well as streamlining processes for operational effectiveness.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• Carefulness in product handling
• Speed and timeliness of deliveries (inwards & outwards)
• Efficiency and effectiveness of procurement
• Control of procurement and other operating costs
• Raw material wastages and damages
• Efficient management, control, and safety of inventory (FG, RM, spare parts, etc.)
• Orderliness, easy access, and reconciliation of inventory
• Efficiency of fleet management (Breakdown and availability)

Responsibilities
Supply Chain Operations:

• Create the company’s supply chain strategy
• Manage logistics processes for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment, delivery, and returns on products.
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
• Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
• Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
• Evaluate and report on KPIs.
• Monitor logistics, warehouse, store, and procurement to ensure they run smoothly.
• Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents).
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts).
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure more profitable deals.
• Review team goals daily and identify root causes if goals were not obtained.
• Review supply chain records for completeness and accuracy.

Management and Supervisory:

• Monitor the team throughout the day to address issues with equipment, personnel, materials, safety, etc.
• Coach and develop staff while fostering a team atmosphere.
• Assist employees with questions or problems regarding work assignments, priorities, safety, personnel issues, etc.
• Counsel employees when necessary and recommend personnel actions such as disciplinary action, transfer, promotion, termination, etc. Document any issues, counseling efforts, etc.
• Oversee training and orientation of new employees and offer additional training as needed. Provide retraining when necessary. Set up and maintain cross-training, as applicable.
• Serve as a role model to all employees, conduct oneself professionally, and adhere to company safety and personnel policies, SOPs, etc.
• Analyze budgets and continuously control supply chain costs and identify/rectify waste measures.
• Check supply chain output according to expectations and submit performance and progress reports.
• Conduct safety and orientation training with new employees on how to safely use vehicles, trucks, and follow procedures.
• Control and organize timesheets for supply chain personnel.
• Identify inefficiency issues, suggest and take action on improvement.
• Review shift goals daily and identify root causes if goals were not obtained.
• Set performance expectations and targets, as well as review all supply chain employees’ performance.
• Conduct monthly performance appraisals for all supply chain employees and communicate information to HR and Executive Management.

The Person

• A Bachelor's Degree / HND in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required for this role.
• 10 to 15 years proven supply chain work experience, preferably in the Plastic Manufacturing Sector, of which at least 5 years should be in a managerial capacity.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain management and experience in reporting on key supply chain metrics.
• Ability to manage logistics in all aspects of the supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.
• Understanding of accounting or finance.
• Ability to comprehend legal documents.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the desire to build lasting relationships with people all over the world.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP software.
• Familiarity with ISO and SON compliance guidelines.
• Experience and knowledge of provincial health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practice.
• Excellent supervision, business presentation, negotiation skills, organization, and leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated with a result-driven approach.
• Problem-solving skill.

Remuneration
N200,000 - N300,000 Monthly

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.