Supply Chain Head - Nigeria

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Duties and Responsibilities;
* Direct overall supply chain operations to meet the objectives of the business, developing strategic plans to improve productivity and efficiency of operations.
* Monitor forecasts to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
* Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
* Collaborate with other departments and conferring with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plan that ensures the availability of materials and products.
* Participate in the coordination of product line extensions or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
* Manage activities related to material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
* Plan warehouse and depot activities to improve efficiency in both operations and capacity.
* Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
* Implement applicable logistics cost-saving practices.
* Coordinate and track allocation of goods through logistic pathways.
* Execute logistics plan to deliver products according to sales order and ensure the expected fulfillment rate.
* Maintain targeted buffer stock at each depot.
* Review freight rates and other transportation costs to ensure the logistics costs are within the agreed budget.
* Ensure proper tracking of assets maintenance at depots to minimize repair costs and downtime.

Key Skills
* Technical mastery, knowledge, and experience in:
* Supply chain management.
* Logistics management.
* Leading and managing effective teams.
* Leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, capability building, effective communication and team building.