Agricultural Sector Supply Chain Manager

Agricultural Sector Supply Chain Manager

Type: Middle Level Management

Location: Nairobi

Company Profile: Our client, an Agricultural distributor of farming inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, animal feeds, tools, etc. is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to expand distribution.

The agricultural sector has struggled for decades to provide smallholders with even basic inputs and

extension services. Without reliable access to these fundamental resources, farmers cannot improve their yields or increase their incomes.
Government subsidy programs and international aid interventions are unsustainable, create dependency, and distort markets.
Existing private market systems are often controlled by informal actors who extract significant margins from the supply chain without adding requisite value and often introduce poor, counterfeit, or expired products into the system.

The status-quo for farmers are poorly run agro-dealers, staffed by unqualified people, and informal distributors that add little value in the supply chain. These typical informal outlets offer sub-standard products, uncertain quality and limited agronomic support. More than 75% of Kenyans have had harvests ruined by using fake seeds.

Our client company, by contrast, manages the supply chain from product manufacturers to the farmer point-of-purchase at local retail shops, which are run by qualified livestock health assistants and agronomists.
Our team of specialists manages franchisee development; creates customer awareness and activates new markets; develops competitive supplier relationships; and manages an inventory system for efficiency and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse management of multiple locations and inventory in transit.
• Overseeing the Cost of Goods purchased through effective negotiation, purchasing policies and inventory control.
• Maintaining an updated Price List and informing appropriate parties of changes in pricing.
• Creating and maintaining inventory levels within set parameters for min/max quantities, while periodically reviewing to adjust for changes in business and inventory needs.
• Analyzing inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
• Maintaining an accurate listing of primary and secondary vendors and all product SKUs.
• Manage and resolve vendor issues such as wrong pricing, order errors, or quality issues.
• Responsible for accuracy of all inventory records through accurate posting of all transactions and physical cycle counting.
• Keeping Managers and Sales Staff informed of back orders and following up with expected date of receipt, delivery, and availability; following up once order is received and available for use.
• Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance.

Minimum Qualifications & Critical Skills

• Minimum education, Diploma/University degree in Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English and Swahili
• Proficient with standard office software (incl. MS Word and MS Excel or equivalent)
• 3-5 years’ work experience in stock management, logistics, cost control, retail procurement, operations or similar roles.
• Must like working in a team, show ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and have good communication skills. 

How to Apply

If the role interests you, please send a copy of your updated resume with the email subject title ‘Agri-Supply Chain Manager 1725’ to apply@dumaworks.com