Stan Consulting Group Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical industry Jobs in Kenya

Stan Consulting Group Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical industry Jobs in Kenya

Position based in Western Kenya

Job Description

Position

Supply Chain Manager (SCM)

Reporting To

Managing Director

Key Result Areas

Inventory management

Procurement & vendor management

Logistics management

Total Quality Management& Safety standards

Position Summary

Our Client is an exclusive pharmaceutical distributor in western Kenya, established in 2019 and is involved in supply and delivery of branded and generic pharmaceutical drugs, medical
supplies, medical devices, equipment and nutraceuticals.

The company is a leader in Good Distribution Practices with the target market in hospitals, retail pharmacies, government and non-governmental institutions.

The board of directors is seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, results oriented and visionary pharmaceutical supply chain manager, with good professional and ethical standing to head the organizations supply chain department.

The SCM will be responsible for overseeing and
managing the organizations overall supply chain and logistics strategy.

The Supply chain manager will keep track of logistics and update the company's inventory.

They analyze operational performance and resolve issues.

They also collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g., shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Create the company’s supply chain strategy.

Develop and maintain appropriate policies and procedures to guide and direct business operations

Lead supply chain team to achievement of the departmental objectives in each of the key result
areas

Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and provide solutions towards effective service delivery

Provide leadership in inventory and logistics management, ensure accurate record keeping and
effective performance

Negotiate large contracts with suppliers leading to delivery of value to customers

Train and guide employees on day-to-day organizational expectations.

Plan and approve departmental expenditure, accountability and find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.

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, and other equipment)

Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.

Maintain accurate SRM and policy guide on Vendor onboarding process.

Prepare and implement production and quality plans based around customer service standards.

Resolve problems and identifies trends.

Forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances and initiates corrective actions in order to meet financial objectives of the warehouse

Develop and implements effective warehouse layout that accounts for product flow, equipment
and product handling systems

Determine product handling and storage requirements to develop warehouse operations
systems.

Develop a Supply Chain manual and lead its implementation while leading the procurement
function.

Candidate Profile

Demonstrated leadership with a track record of achievements backed with a minimum of 5
years’ experience in supply chain within manufacturing industry, with at least 3 years in senior management

Strategic orientation, business acumen, interpersonal skills and integrity

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.

How to Apply

If you fit the profile of this role, please submit:

Your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current/last salary, email
address and telephone contacts

Name and contacts of three (3) referees (one must be a professional who supervised you at some
point)

Send your up-to-date CV and application to hr@scgafrica.com by 30th September, 2022.

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