Nairobi, KEN
3 days ago
Head of Supply Chain - Electric
About the Role: To oversee the entire supply chain process related to the Electric Business Unit, including stock points, demand planning, last-mile delivery and reverse logistics. This role ensures a seamless flow of goods and information to meet business objectives, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction, while aligning all supply chain activities with the strategic goals of the Electric Business Unit (BU). The role ensures alignment between global supply chain strategy and country execution to drive efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Duties and Responsibilities: + Strategic Supply Chain Management + Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive end-to-end Electric supply chain strategy that aligns with the BU’s objectives and operation, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness. + Monitor and Optimize Processes: Oversee the supply chain process from production to last-mile delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. + Demand Planning and Forecasting + Develop and manage demand forecasting processes in collaboration with commercial teams and planning + Balance supply with demand to minimize stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence. + Stock Optimization: oversee and align levels across all points, ensuring optimal inventory while adhering to safety stock requirements. + Replenishment Planning: Coordinate replenishment activities, ensuring timely and efficient stock movement between locations + Traceability: Implement processes to track inventory across stock points, ensuring accuracy and accountability. + Logistics and Distribution + Oversee inbound logistics to WH and stock points to ensure timely delivery + Manage outbound logistics, warehousing, distribution centre and transportation to ensure products are delivered on time to customers or stock points. + Optimize last-mile delivery operations for cost-efficiency and customer satisfaction. + Risk Management + Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including demand fluctuations and logistics challenges. + Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions along the supply Chain + Collaboration and Stakeholder Management + Be the key contact point between BU and Supply Chain + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, procurement, logistics and operations, to align supply chain strategies with business goals. + Build strong relationships with external partners, including logistics providers, and last-mile operators. + Performance Monitoring and Reporting + Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory turnover, cost-to-serve). + Provide regular reports and insights to the BU leader, highlighting opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains. Skills and Experience: + End-to-End Supply Chain Expertise: + Proven experience in production, inventory management, logistics, demand planning, and last-mile delivery. + Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and leverage analytics tools for demand forecasting and performance monitoring. + Leadership: Strong skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders. + ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NAV, SAP) and supply chain planning tools. + Problem-solving: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing supply chain issues. + Customer Focus: Commitment to meeting customer expectations through efficient and reliable supply chain operations. + Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred). + Experience: 8+ years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity overseeing end-to-end processes. + Certifications: APICS CSCP, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications are a plus. Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).   Powered by JazzHR
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