QUALIFICATION: Minimum BSc. Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Materials). MBA in Supply Chain Materials Management preferred

EXPERIENCE: 5 to 7 years in supply chain or related project management from industrial background

BACKGROUND: ERP skills in Material Management

MAIN ROLE:

• Plant S&OP management:
• Consolidates plant demand plan: backlog + late orders + forecast.
• Takes in charge the S&OP process at plant level: prepares load/capacity plan for the next months, animates the S&OP meeting.
• Ensures that the capacity and workforce are adapted to plant demand plan.
• Ensures that the level and location of inventory are adapted to achieve objectives.
• Respects the privacy and confidentiality of clients and their personal information.
• Operational Supply Chain management:
• Plans weekly production orders in coordination with production teams according to plant demand plan; make the follow up (Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
• Manages plant Bottlenecks: appropriate loading & feeding.
• Plans procurement orders according to production plan (Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Is responsible for the Master Data accuracy (Item, Routine, BOM).
• Anticipates risks and manages crisis.
• Is accountable for inventory coverage (Raw material, WIP & Finished Goods) and for cost optimization within the plant.
• Manages the Raw Materials and Finished Goods stock including ensuring that the right products are at their right places.
• Managerial and Supervisory Duties:
• Assigns duties to and monitors activities of immediate team members to ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Identifies the training needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them.
• Assesses the performance of immediate team members and reviews assessments for lower level employees.
• Administers discipline affecting immediate team members in accordance with the company’s disciplinary code and procedure.
• Maintains advisory and consultive relations with all department heads.

DEADLINE: Two (2) weeks from date of publication

COMPETENCIES:

• Standard Supply chain tools and methods
• Analytical capabilities, including business planning and reporting experience with proven capability to formalize clear and compelling reports, identify and formulate scenarios.
• Expertise of key customer service, supply chain and inventory management processes.
• Problem solving mindset with ability to lead the change.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, production, and finance counterparts.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail and ability to multi-task/prioritize workload.
• Ability to articulate views and decisions and stick to them where necessary.