Logistics Manager
Mombasa Kenya
Job purpose:
Manage the 3PLs to ensure
products are delivered on time and in full, liaising with the Customer Facing
Team and the factory are essential to the success of this role.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Warehouse
management of multiple locations and inventory in transit.
- Overseeing
the Cost of Goods purchased through effective negotiation, purchasing
policies and inventory control.
- Maintaining
an updated Price List and informing appropriate parties of changes in
pricing.
- Creating and
maintaining inventory levels within set parameters for min/max quantities,
while periodically reviewing to adjust for changes in business and
inventory needs.
- Analyzing
inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or
optimize customer service.
- Maintaining
an accurate listing of primary and secondary vendors and all product SKUs.
- Manage and
resolve vendor issues such as wrong pricing, order errors, or quality
issues.
- Responsible
for accuracy of all inventory records through accurate posting of all
transactions and physical cycle counting.
- Keeping
Managers and Sales Staff informed of back orders and following up with
expected date of receipt, delivery, and availability; following up once
order is received and available for use.
- Design or
implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to
changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction
strategies.
- Develop
procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other
functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality
assurance.
- Responsible
for valuation for financial reports, which are submitted to Controller for
financial statements.
- Oversight of
Shipping & Receiving.
- Apply Lean
and Six Sigma tools to optimize efficiency of warehouse and inventory.
Requirements
- 3 years
successful experience in inventory management, logistics, procurement, or
other supply chain functions
- Familiarity
and ideally certification in project management, process improvement,
Lean, Six Sigma.
- Able to
demonstrate past success in achieving cost reductions, decreased cycle
times, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Proven
success in managing detailed, daily reporting.
- Ability to
maintain and analyze financial/accounting data.
- Previous
experience with Supply Chain Management Software.
- Proven
ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and other
terms.
- Organized
and detail oriented, self-motivated.
Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary
requirements to Bentleys@bentleysinter.com with the subject line
“LogisticsManager”. Or upload cv to www.bentleysinter.com
The application deadline is
7th April, 2013.
Kindly note that only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
