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Adexen: Head of Supply Chain Manager (FMCG)

Adexen is recruiting for a client – a leading company in FMCG & Pharmaceutical sector, is looking for a Head of Supply Chain Manager for its nigerian office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate must have a confirmed successful experience of supply chain and/or plant management in the FMCG industry.

The primary scope of this function is to manage and optimize the entire supply chain process from Demand Planning, to Product Supply, to Importation & Clearance, to the factory operation up to the warehousing & distribution management.

The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage the Demand Planning process (upper stream) by enforcing the planning discipline through elaboration and implementation of proper planning tools such as: Sales Forecast, Stock & Sales Report, Performance Report, Week Of Sales/stock and challenge all concerned parties on building blocks to ensure effective rotation of stocks (market trends, sales history & trends, running rate and growth rationales, etc)

· Manage the Product Supply process (upper stream) including MRP, commercial & shipping terms, reconciliation with suppliers, sourcing optimization, suppliers service level agreement, etc

· Manage the different aspects of the logistics operation (lower stream) including importation & clearance, transportation, warehousing of both raw material & finished goods and distribution of the goods.

· He will also manage the Third Party Logistics provider to ensure proper storage and distribution of finished goods across 58 Distribution Centers scattered pan Nigeria

· Be a principal negotiator on behalf of Company including resolution of commercial terms and conditions, negotiation of back charges and major change orders.

· Work closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to ensure constant availability of the products across the country, while avoiding over-stock situation both in-house and at customers end

· Excellent understanding of the factory operational processes as well as the maintenance and spare parts planning

· Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management System

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

· Must be a qualified Supply Chain Manager with successful experience in similar position

· University graduate preferably with Engineering background (electro-mechanical and/or hydraulic)

· A proven track record of driving results through analytical thinking, planning and strategic capabilities

· Bottom line oriented individual with hands on operation and process driven mind set.

· Demonstrated expertise in suppliers and/or TPL providers evaluation and selection, contract negotiation and management, cost modeling and building collaborative supply relationships

· Ability to shift priorities and deal with changing demands in an effective manner

· Ability to align and coordinate resources to deliver results for committed schedules

· Perfect command of the English language

Please send us your salary expectations & your english resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-058877@talentprofiler.com

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