Supply Chain Management Executive Job in Kenya

Supply Chain Management Executive

Summary: A highly visible supply chain role that will oversee the Demand Planning (forecasting and inventory) requirements process.
This is a hands-on position responsible for developing and executing Demand Plan and inventory plans that will enable to meet sales and service objectives.
Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support teams is paramount to achieve these sales and service objectives.

Position Description:
Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports

• Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach
• Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
• Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
• Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels).
• Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
• Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing Managers, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions).
• Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
• Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
• Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT)
• Working closely with senior management and clients to create customized purchasing proposals
• Analyzing client spend data and creating deliverables for the project
• Introducing suppliers to the client’s purchasing needs, e Sourcing process, and proprietary sourcing and supply chain technology
• Understanding client needs to provide flawless service
• Assisting with sales and business development activities
• Managing and guide junior staff
• Working with senior management to develop growth strategy and plans

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Candidates should have a very strong undergraduate academic record with a B.A. or B.S from a top-tier school.

Superior quantitative, analytical, and communication skills are a must. Academic, extracurricular, or work experience in business, Internet, or relevant industry areas is a plus. Proficient in MS Office applications including: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to create formulas and to analyze data is required, and candidates should include this experience on their resumes or cover letter).

Fluency in multiple languages is a plus. Prior project and client management experience is a plus.

The candidate must see himself/herself in a senior management position within 1 to 2 years.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who adequately possess the stated qualifications and skills also mention the Salary expectation and should apply by sending their updated CV to hr@asteriskkenya.com