Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview:

As a supply chain manager you will be responsible for keeping track of logistics and update the company’s inventory. You will also collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g. shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards. In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability.

Responsibilities:

•  Create the company’s supply chain strategy
•  Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
•  Evaluate and report on KPIs
•  Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
•  Maintain supply chain inventory and records
•  Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
•  Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)
•  Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth with complex stakeholder management
•  Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)
•  Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
•  Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals

Requirements:

•  Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field
•  10+ years experience in handling the supply chain on ground
•  Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
•  Strong communication skills
•  Excellent organizational and project management skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Creative problem-solving
•  A strategic and analytical mind
•  Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field