Supply Chain Director
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Total years of experience :20 years, 5 Months
Procurement Manager will lead and direct all facets of supply chain management including but not limited to purchasing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting capacity planning and sourcing master scheduling, inventory control and financial costing as necessary for plant materials support to cement production
Managing supply chain& restructuring the company's Purchasing and Supply Chain functions to make it effective and efficient as possible.Reviewing the performance of the supply chain and identifying areas that can be improved.Optimising all tasks and processes within the supply chain.Planning timetables for delivery.Managing the sourcing, auditing, and evaluation of new suppliers. Analysing logistics data to identify opportunities for improvement.Developing robust, efficient and effective Supply Chain processes.Negotiating supply contracts.Setting supply chain goals.Managing the return of rejected products with the supply base.
Investigating logistics complaints.Escalating service level issues.Ensuring that all staff comply with all healthy and safety initiatives, policies and procedures.Planning supply chain schedules in advance in preparation for busy seasonal periods.
Implementing supply chain strategies both locally and nationally.Developing annual plans for the supply chain department.Ensuring supplier compliance in all matters.Developing annual plans for the supply chain department.In charge of stock and product availability and control.Negotiating contracts with third parties and prospective partners.Leading multi-functional teams at various levels.Ensuring that all projects run smoothly and without problem.Keeping in touch with suppliers and developing cordial relationships with them.Negotiating with suppliers to minimize raw material and transportation costs.Making sure that all supplier information and records are up to date.
Taking steps to ensure the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.Checking that a supplier has valid insurance certificates, bank details & certificates.Overseeing the development and utilization of a supplier database.Keeping accurate records of products, contracts, pricing, and invoicing information.Obtaining quotes for transportation and making cost comparisons.Carrying out the initial and on-going assessment of the supply chain.
Involved in the hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring of supply chain staff.Overseeing the packaging of goods for delivery.Overseeing the arrival of stock and shipments.Tracking products through the supply chain to ensure that they have arrived at their destination.Cultivating supplier relationships.Negotiating rates with local, national, and international transport companies.Managing supplier agreements.Organizing work activities to achieve business objectives.Managing stock levels across the whole supply chain.Establishing and implementing logistics procedures in line with organization requirements.Controlling transportation and distribution costs. Planning the quickest and least costly transport routes
Maximising truck utilization.Ensuring that all contractual obligations are fully understood by the logistics team.Preparing paperwork for regulatory bodies and audits.Negotiate transportation rates and services with couriers.Keeping up to date all relevant documentation, vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records & servicing protocols.Managing administrative staff, Security Guards, Drivers and other Logistics & dispatch staff.Accurately calculating the costs of any transportation.Working closely with package engineers to ensure the protection of all freight during transportation.Working with multiple customers at the same time.Conducting disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings.Responding to all customer complaints or queries in a efficient manner.Visiting key clients to build relationships and identify their key needs.Conducting crime and loss investigations into missing stock and loads.Ensuring the efficient running of administration and office procedures.
Actively managing subcontractors to ensure that they perform in line with their contractual agreements.
Supervising the completion of all documentation required by law.Monitoring and tracking the flow of goods until warehouse.
Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, services, and contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Also ensuring the smooth supply of material, consumables, and equipment to the company.
Duties:
Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services.
Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers.
Managing, developing & improving the purchasing team.
Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.
Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.
Adhering to all company policies with particular regard, to accounting procedures.
Administering the online purchasing systems.
Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.
Preparing & processing requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for purchases.
Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning & development.
Making recommendations & advising senior management on all purchasing issues.
Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received.
Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.
Other spend categories include: marketing, HR, professional services, catering, uniforms, facilities. Forecasting and purchasing inventory to meet the business needs during different seasons.
Developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies.
Playing a lead role in the strategic management of the supplier and product profiles, strategic purchasing, and stock management.
Monitoring stock levels and product performance.
Ensuring management systems are maintained accurately.
Setting up contract orders with suppliers
Working closely with all departments on procurement activities to ensure that business needs are satisfied including maximization of commercial and all other value levers.
Manage supplier relationships, responsibility for all direct & indirect spend.
Courses Attended : • Management Science • International Management • Accounting Management
Courses Attended : • All applications of Microsoft Office. • Computer Maintenance. • Network