Our client who has been the leading animal health company in East and Central Africa, since its inception in 1906. For over a century, our client has delivered high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.

They are looking for a professional and seasoned Head of Supply Chain.

To manage the product supply chain through Procurement, Logistics and Inventory optimisation to achieve the agreed goals in the corporate strategy.

• Distribution and Inventory Management to minimise variances, obsolescence and damage.
• Ensure procurement processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Responsible for the development of Supply Chain team members as guided by the company HR policy.
• Produce regular and periodical management reports on the operations and KPIs.
• Spearhead & manage strategic supplier relationships, and carry out vendor appraisals and capacity assessment, and manage contracts with 3 rd party service providers.
• Meeting the department’s financial objectives by the development of procurement plans, approval of purchases and managing expenditures.
• Spearhead & manage strategic supplier relationships, and carry out vendor appraisals and capacity assessment, and manage contracts with 3 rd party service providers.
• To formulate & implement the annual Supply Chain strategy and budget

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role. e.g. degree, diploma, HND, Certificate etc. Experience required: outline the duration and type of experience e.g. 3 years’ experience in accounts payable doing supplier reconciliation’s, payments etc.
• Degree in Business Administration
• Post Graduate Diploma in Supply chain management
• Over 5 years’ experience in Procurement in a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Supply chain processes, policy, and systems
• Good understanding of International Logistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all level

SALARY - 150,000 Gross

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR UPDATED RESUME AND COVER LETTER BY 28TH JUNE 2021 COB.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.