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Job Description
Develop a strategic vision, key priorities and initiatives aligned with the Regional Supply Chain strategy.
Responsible for end to end supply chain planning including demand planning, supply planning of imported finished goods, contract manufactured goods, to logistics including inbound, warehouse and distribution;
Manage, develop and train people to meet competency requirements for the assigned work, with focus on process thinking, therefore creating a high performing and engaged supply chain team that supports achievement of business goals.
Building, planning and ensuring sufficient supply chain bench strength for succession planning in the organization
Design and implementation of a fully functional supply chain management infrastructure for West Africa to enable standard processes and performance with efficiency.
Ensure planning consistency between functions and Planning & Forecasting process performance. Drive S&OP process (rolling 12 – 18 months) and continuous improvement.
Optimize the Supply Chain network (planning, distribution, warehouse, etc.) to meet the service level targets for customers, at optimal cost and working capital
Manage contract manufacturing and logistics vendors. Work cross-functionally with strategic procurement team to evaluate performance of vendors to ensure they are meeting company needs
Lead Inventory Excess & Obsolete review discussions with commercial leaders, and drive the action plans
Prepare annual operating plan capital and expense budget & rolling forecast updates monthly.
Identify cost reduction and savings opportunities, and areas for improvement to achieve financial goals and drive performance and business results, making recommendations where appropriate
Create an environment in which associates can work safely and are focused on continued improvement, by identifying action areas for employee engagement improvement
Facilitate monthly Supply Chain performance review with systematic review of root causes & analysis together with a detailed action plan. Ensure key Supply Chain KPIs are measured and met - , Supplier On Time in Full, inventory value & DOH, Inventory accuracy, Aged & Obsolete Inventory, sales forecast accuracy & bias, Service Level Measures, Warehouse & Distribution efficiency as % of NTS, total supply chain functional costs, Supply Chain Savings.
Manage the supply chain process of new product introduction and end of life processes.
Participate in M&A project evaluation and lead integration of supply chain specific processes and functions, as may be required by management.
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