Supply Chain Officer at a Trading Company - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our Client is a trading company based in Nigeria that specializes in the exportation of high quality raw cocoa beans and cashew nuts.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• To direct or coordinate purchasing, warehousing and distribution services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy of the supply chain department.
• Manage procurement, inventory management and logistics including setting targets and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders (local & International)
• Develop materials cost forecast and standard cost list
• Collaborate with other departments such as, Engineering and Quality Assurance to identify and qualify suppliers.
• Manage the inventory of all materials to ensure that materials are available when required and there is no stock out.
• Produce regular reports on performance including spend analysis, savings and potential savings for forecasts and budgets.
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Assess appropriate material storage and handling equipment needs and stacking levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Appraise vendor capabilities through both desktop and on-site appraisals.
• Continuous monitoring of supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in a Supply Chain related course
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Supply Chain role at a Managerial level
• Proficient understanding of the supply chain process.
• Experience in using an ERP to manage supply chain processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work under pressure.
• Proactive (ability to think and take initiative) and must have problem solving skills.
• Relationship Management
• Possession of people skill (Ability to interact effectively with people - staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and customers alike)
• Ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Sound ethics and integrity.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.