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Supplier Management, purchasing, sourcing, negotiation, purchasing strategies, Contract Management, Demand planning, order fulfillment management, Inventory management, Warehousing management
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- Procurement and Sourcing:
- Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing and favorable supply agreements.
- Managing relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance, and addressing any issues that arise.
- Planning and Forecasting:
- Analyzing market demand, sales trends, and historical data to forecast future demand for products or services.
- Collaborating with sales, marketing, and production teams to develop a comprehensive demand plan.
- Creating and managing inventory strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.
- Inventory Management:
- Developing inventory policies and procedures to ensure efficient stock levels and minimize stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Implementing inventory control systems to track and monitor inventory levels, including forecasting demand and setting safety stock levels.
- Conducting regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Warehouse Management:
- Coordinating with warehouse and distribution teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Overseeing receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
- Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
- Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzing supply chain data and key performance indicators to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Implementing lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or other improvement frameworks to drive operational excellence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- Collaborating with external partners, including suppliers, customers, and service providers, to foster strong relationships and drive collaboration.
- Participating in cross-functional projects or initiatives to support overall business goals and strategic initiatives.
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- Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM, MRP)
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
- Understanding of risk management in the context of the supply chain
- Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
- Min 5 years of experience in a supply chain role
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field
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