Supply Chain Manager- UPL Job

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Key Responsibilities

Managing Materials and Finished Goods Inventory

Goods Receiving

• Lead the receiving team, planning workflows and delegating responsibilities to ensure efficient, accurate intake operations
• Develop staffing plans and resource allocation for peak receiving periods

Storage & Location Management

• Set standards for warehouse organization, bin location systems, and storage optimization
• Monitor performance against space utilization, retrieval efficiency, and safety metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse layout and material handling processes

Inventory Control

• Coordinate cross-functionally with production planning, procurement, and finance on inventory strategy
• Optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize obsolescence risk
• Lead cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives

Materials Issuance

• Exercise budget responsibility with authority for local decision-making on inventory investments and operational expenditures
• Approve material allocations and prioritize issuance based on production criticality

Finished Goods Dispatch

• Apply deep East Africa market awareness to optimize dispatch scheduling, route planning, and customer prioritization
• Ensure seamless coordination between production completion and customer delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master\’s preferred
• 6+ years of supply chain experience with minimum 3 years in leadership roles within manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG sectors
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, planning and delegating work, and setting operational standards
• Proven budget responsibility with P&L or cost center management in supply chain functions
• Deep East Africa market awareness including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and DRC markets
• Experience managing regulatory relationships with customs, tax authorities, and trade bodies
• System administration experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Track record of coaching and developing supply chain professionals
• Exceptional cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience managing regional distribution networks and multi-country logistics operations

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@orchidhr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.