Krones LCS Center East Africa Ltd
Region: East Africa
Job Title: Material Management Supervisor
Job Title: Material Management Supervisor
Reporting Structure: General Manager
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Coordinates work
activities of warehouse, procurement and logistics with other departments
to ensure cross-functional cooperation and availability of parts and
services
- Maintains high
standards of organization and apply FIFO in all storage locations
- Set and maintain
standards in your area of responsibility to achieve goals and
objectives according to Krones Materials Management strategy and
Global Logistics strategy.
- Responsible for
ensuring the maintenance and service of warehouse equipment in order to
maintain operational reliability and safety
- Responsible for
the safety and security of the warehouse operations and staff in order to
safeguard company assets
- Reports the
status of activities to the General Manager to ensure continuity of
awareness among leadership team
- Arrange and
participate in periodic inventory counts
- Manage,
evaluate, motivate, and lead staff members under supervision in order to
maintain a cohesive, motivated, capable workforce.
- Implement and
maintain procedures, constantly analyzing and streamlining for
effectiveness, focusing on cost savings and improving efficiencies
- Monitor open
order reports, update as necessary, expedite sales and purchase orders to
meet customer demands
- Effective
handling of the Inventory Management to meet Global KPI’s, including
weekly and monthly reporting and corrective actions
- Coordinate
logistic activities – im/export with Krones Germany and freight forwarders
- Management of
compliance to the rules and regulations of the customs processes according
to the country’s legislation
- Perform other
related duties as required
Role Specific Skills Attributes
Knowledge and experience
- 4+ years Supply
Chain experience
- 4+ years in a
logistics and procurement environment
- Knowledge of
Krones parts, range of equipment and machinery
- Knowledge of the
packaging and bottling industry
Qualifications and education required
- University
Degree preferred in Business Administration, Logistics OR Technical
Diploma and 4+ years working experience in Supply Chain
- Diploma in Supply
Chain Management
Personal behaviours and competencies
- Strong
analytical, strategic thinking and extreme attention to detail
- Self-motivated,
independent worker, solution orientated, deadline driven with strong time
management skills
- Strong
interpersonal skills, team builder and participant
- Ability to
handle fast-paced and pressurized environment
Specific Job Skills
- Excellent
knowledge of logistics and procurement theories
Computer Skills
- Advanced MS
Office skills
- Proficient in
Pastel Software
- SAP ( pref )
Literacy and Numeracy
- Fluent written
and spoken English
- German an
advantage
Management Ability
- Ability to
interact professionally at all levels of the business
Krones EA job descriptions are not intended to be restrictive
and are a guideline to the duties in this role.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
If your experience and competencies match the above
specifications, please send your cover letter and detailed C.V, indicating the
title of the vacancy on the subject line and forward your ONLINE application to
joinus@krones.co.ke so as to reach HR not later than 5th April 2013
joinus@krones.co.ke so as to reach HR not later than 5th April 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
