Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home2/skillhic/public_html/vacancies.php on line 391 Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home2/skillhic/public_html/vacancies.php on line 391 Index Page Prior Record Next Record Position:  SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR -URGENT (FOR A LEADING COMPANY DEALING WITH PROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS) Employer:  A LEADING MANUFACTURING COMPANY MAINLY DEALING WITH PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Ref No:  SGK-SCD-11-2024 Industry:  MANUFACTURING Job Category:  MANAGEMENT Town:  NAIROBI Country:  KENYA Date Posted:  01/11/24 Deadline:  15/11/24 Requirements:  BACHELORS DEGREE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING OR OTHER RELATED FIELD. MASTERS DEGREE WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE. Experience:  AT LEAST 10 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AT A SENIOR LEVEL IN A BUSY MANUFACTURING COMPANY. ONE MUST HAVE A COMBINATION EXPERIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT. Salary:  KSHS. 500,000 - 550,000 PLUS GENEROUS COMPANY BENEFITS Additional Attributes:  REPORTING TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR WILL OVERSEE THE DAILY OPERATIONS IN THE AREAS OF SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION. HE/SHE WILL BE INCHARGE OF ALL COMPANY OPERATIONS IN BOTH SUPPLY CHAIN AND PRODUCTION DEPARTMENTS ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDES SOURCING, FARMER ENGAGEMENT AND LOYALTY ACTIVITIES, COMPANY CERTIFICATION PROCESSES, PRODUCTION PLANNING AND EXECUTION, FINISHED PRODUCTS QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS, LOGISTICS, AND MAINTENANCE. THE ROLE IS CRITICAL IN MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. HE/SHE WILL SUPERVISE OTHER HEADS OF DEPARTMENT LIKE FACTORY MANAGER, AGRICULTURE SERVICES MANAGER, INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS MANAGER AND LOGISTICS MANAGER. OTHER DUTIES INCLUDES:- STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION: WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND THE EXECUTIVE TEAM TO ESTABLISH THE COMPANY’S STRATEGIC GOALS AND DEVELOP LONG-TERM PLANS TO ACHIEVE THEM. COLLABORATE WITH THE SOURCING TEAM TO OPTIMIZE PRODUCTS SOURCING, MAXIMIZE VOLUMES SOURCED, BUILD AND MAINTAIN LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SMALLHOLDER FARMER BASE, AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE LONG-TERM SUPPLY RISK. ESTABLISH WITH THE FACTORY MANAGER A MANUFACTURING PLAN AND POLICY GUIDELINES TO DRIVE THE PERFORMANCE OF KEY RESULT AREAS ON PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUOUS IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT LOGISTICS STRATEGIES. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT: DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO PROVIDE VISIBILITY INTO THE GOALS, PROGRESS, AND OBSTACLES OF KEY INITIATIVES. MONITORING PROCESSES, IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND TROUBLESHOOTING ANY OPERATIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. OVERSEE THE PRODUCTION OF MONTHLY REPORTS OUTLINING PROGRESS AND MILESTONES REALIZED WITHIN THE PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY. MONITOR THE FACILITY’S EQUIPMENT NEEDS AND ENSURES THAT THE TECHNICAL TEAM IS WORKING TO KEEP THE COMPANY’S EQUIPMENT AND PHYSICAL FACILITY PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SOURCING AND FARMER ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. FORECASTING AND BUDGETS: SUPPORT THE EXECUTION OF RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT PROCESSES AND COORDINATE MATERIAL AND RESOURCES ALLOCATION. SUPPORT THE CFO IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND REPORTING AGAINST BUDGETS, FORECASTS, AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION EFFECTIVELY. OVERSEE THE COST-EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLY, PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS IN CONSISTENCE WITH BUDGETED LEVELS OF COSTS. COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT: ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. ADHERE TO THE COMPANY’S POLICIES AND STANDARDS, AND ENSURE THAT LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE BEING FOLLOWED. IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE OPERATIONAL RISKS TO ENSURE BUSINESS CONTINUITY. MAINTAIN UP-TO-DATE KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRY TRENDS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES. TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT: LEAD, MOTIVATE, AND SUPPORT THE TEAM WITHIN A TIME-SENSITIVE AND DEMANDING ENVIRONMENT. PROMOTES CROSS TRAINING TO OPTIMIZE WORKFORCE, ENSURES FUNCTIONAL COVERAGE, REDUCE LABOR COSTS, AND SUPPORTS SUCCESSION PLANNING. SGK reserves the right to shortlist: To apply for an advertised position, send your CV to recruit@skillsgeographic.com. If your CV is already in the SGK databank, DO NOT APPLY.