Animal Health Company Head of Supply Chain job -July 2015

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain
Job Code: HSC/CKB/150710

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Summary: Our client is a leading animal health company in East and Central Africa that deliver high quality products and solutions for livestock farming that is unparalleled in the region.

Job Summary: To manage the supply chain processes of procurement, manufacturing, warehousing
and distribution to achieve the corporate goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement the Supply Chain strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure procurement and manufacturing processes are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the outsourced processes of manufacturing, clearing & forwarding and transport.
• Manage Sales & Operations planning to ensure product availability.
• Manage supply chain team HR:- recruitment, appraisal, skills gap and training, career development and leave planning.
• Ensure production warehousing process for safe custody, controlled access and accountability of contents
• Develop Supply Chain budget
• Effective management of operating and product costs.
• Day to day Supply Chain decisions
• Selection of clearing agents
• Selection of transport companies
• Recommend alterations affecting contractual rights and obligations.
• Changing of packaging materials and suppliers of non-actives.
• Recommend structural and process changes in Supply Chain

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing concern preferably at Management level in supply chain operations.
• A bachelor’s degree required, MBA would be desired.
• Logistics & Distribution or MCIPS
• Good knowledge of the business environment
• IT literate with understanding of ERP capabilities
• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Basic contract law
• A valid driving License

How to Apply

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Head of Supply Chain Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only