Ahadukes Food Products - Supply Chain Director - Jobs in Ethiopia
Ahadukes Food Products - Supply Chain Director - Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionAhadukes Food Product S.C. is a manufacturing company primarily engaged in food products, Biscuits and Pasta in Bishoftu town of Oromia state.
It is a joint investment between Ahadu P.L.C & UK based Vasari investment Group. We hence, invite qualified applicants for the following vacant position.
Role purpose General:
To manage the overall supply chain activities including, inventory management, in-bound and outbound logistics (transport and warehousing) of raw materials and finished goods plus management of company sales depots.
To manage the warehouse by an efficient, effective and safe receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of raw materials, finished products, and pack materials;
To develop procurement strategy that enables effective and efficient purchasing of all key company requirements (raw materials, vehicles, services ); developing long-term mutually beneficial relationships with a core number of key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, best quality and lowest prices.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Supply Chain
Acts as a link between production and sales functions to ensure that consumer and customer demand forecasts drive production scheduling and product availability.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates all inventory, logistics, and warehousing activities in such a way that these services contribute to the effective and efficient production process and on time delivery of products.
Closely works with Finance Team to design Inventory Management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budget limits and maximizing available working capital through maintaining the right amount of stock and avoiding overstocking items.
Oversees the Inventory function /stock control to ensure raw materials and finished products are received, located, stored and transferred correctly and that the company’s stock inventory is accurate.
Oversees receiving and warehousing of materials, finished products, accessories, spare parts, and other materials and their distribution to concerned beneficiaries.
Closely works with the Transport Manager to ensure the efficiency of the transport& fleet system so as to ensure timely and economical movement of resources from place to place.
Assesses appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Reviews or updates supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations or laws.
In collaboration with production Manager/team, design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.
Analyzes inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Evaluates and selects information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
Coordinates with HRD in recruiting and selecting reporting staff.
Periodically conducts performance appraisal of reporting staff to identify performance gaps or outstanding performance and take appropriate action ;ensure periodic performance for the entire Supply chain Staff
Coordinates with HRD in developing and designing appropriate training program to enhance staff skills in the supply chain area.
Encourages and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
Prepares (and submits to CEO) periodic reports in relation to inventory management, transport management, and warehouse management & Procurement
Warehouse
Oversees and ensures the receipt, storage (order assembly), retrieval and timely dispatch of all raw materials and finished products at both the raw materials and finished products facilities are performed based on Company Policies and procedures.
Closely works with Inventory Manager/Team to ensure inventory accuracy and overall documentation relating to stock movements and levels.
Liaises with suppliers and Transport Team/Companies (internal/external) in matters related to dispatching and receiving finished products and receiving materials.
Keeps stock control systems up to date and ensuring inventory accuracy.
Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design
layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
Plans the efficient utilization of space for the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and organize special requirements for certain stock, such as chilled goods or fragile products.
Manages the work of store men by closely supervising all stores’ and depots’ activities regularly
Procurement
Develops and implements procurement strategy for purchasing management so as to ensure procurement needs of functional units are satisfied in full, on time, within budget and to the agreed quality.
Develops long-term mutually beneficial relationships with a core number of key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, best quality and keenest prices.
In collaboration with COO/Production manager and other functional heads plan and schedule annual purchases to ensure consistent and sufficient supply of materials and services are available.
Monitors and evaluates effective implementation of Company Procurement policies and procedure.
Conducts market research on a periodic basis to identify potential sources of suppliers for each of the items purchased by the company
Ensures that suppliers’ database is maintained properly and up dated regularly.
Ensure that requirements (specifications) are developed as complete and accurate as possible
Coordinates and supervises the preparation and sale (distribution) of tender document for the procurement of equipment, machineries and other supplies and accordingly invite bidders, and evaluate offers; ensure all bidding processes adhere to Company Procurement Policies and procedures.
Involve actively in the supplier evaluation process
Negotiates for best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service) with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned.
Manages Purchasing function to ensure materials are purchased cost effectively and available for production when required.
Ensures all competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works
Keeps complete updated purchasing records/data (including list of current and potential suppliers) and pricing are available.
Coordinates with user functional units in the purchasing scope of different materials.
Handling and monitoring of claims to suppliers and vendors for defectives, shortage, and missing parts.
Liaises with commercial banks, insurance companies, customs, Ethiopian Shipping Lines and other concerned Government Agencies, in matters related to import of goods, payment modalities, tax issues, shipment, etc.
Makes close follow up of the status of overseas orders.
Monitors and coordinates deliveries of items between suppliers (Local and overseas).
Monitors supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Collaborates with Production, Quality control, and Supply Chain Teams to identify or qualify new suppliers.
Manages contracts arising from procurement decisions to the best advantage of AFP
Ensure that suppliers are evaluated on a periodic basis
Qualification:
MBA in supply & Logistics. Management/ or other related field of study
Experience:
At least 7 years of experience in supply chain management activities.
2 years supply chain management leadership experience.
Solid background in Materials management.
Knowledge of transport management.
Working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Background in the manufacturing company is an advantage
How to Apply
Interested applicants who can fulfill the stated requirements can submit their application letter with non-returnable CV and supporting documents within 10 (Ten) consecutive working days from the date of this announcement in person to HR Department Admin assistant office or through-mail: or Seifu.tizazu@ahadukes.com by 13th May 2019
Please mention the title of the position you applied for the subject line of your email. Candidates who do not follow the instruction will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be notified for interview.
Addis Ababa, Ahadu Complex building 3rd floor near Gerji Mebrat hayle
Tel: 011-6-293569, 0913-303548
Bishoftu, along the way to Ziqula road near Unlimited Packaging PLC
Tel: 011-8-489750
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