Inventory Manager - 1 Position
Morogoro, Kilombero, Tanzania, United Republic of
Full Time
Experienced
Job Purpose
The successful individual will be responsible for optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective, Inventory Operations Management and Stakeholder management.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 24th January 2025.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
The successful individual will be responsible for optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective, Inventory Operations Management and Stakeholder management.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Drives and is responsible for Working Capital Management by optimizing Inventory holding through parameter management.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels that are data driven & customer centric.
- Manage the Inventory Operations team to ensure accurate and efficient receiving/receipting/issuing of stock; and strong customer support in terms of timing and product availability (In accordance with SLA)
- Manage the Verification team to ensure weekly stock counts is managed and completed in accordance with FCFQ and related % Error KPIs. Investigate discrepancies accordingly.
- Manage finalization of the stock counting process and ensure stock adjustments are carried out timeously.
- Delegate daily workflow and manage Expeditors to ensure expediting of outstanding orders through engagement with buying team, suppliers and requisitioners to meet promised delivery dates.
- Provide guidance on prioritizing orders based on business needs and supplier evaluation to maintain OTIF targets.
- Partner with the business to implement and drive compliance to Inventory policies, strategies, processes and guidelines.
- Supports continuous stakeholder engagement in supply and demand planning across all business functions (i.e. Off Crop, Capex projects, Packaging, Fertilizers, etc.). This includes effective delivery on agreed demand plans.
- Lead, manage and develop capability in the local Inventory teams.
- Use analytical data and insights to partner with various stakeholders in optimizing stock holding, forecasting demand & delivering on category supply plans.
- Coordinates the ordering of Inventory items linked to demand forecasts (aligned to production and maintenance planning) for the operation.
- Uses Qlik dashboards to drive and achieve Inventory KPIs Ensure compliance to standardized Inventory management policies, strategy, processes, and guidelines, considering customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance to the FCFQ is achieved through rigorous engagement with group and internal audit (this includes maintaining relevance to current systems, policies & procedures)
- Manage the inbound logistics and customs clearance to ensure compliance to Country Regulations
- Ensure inbound clearances are obtained prior to consignment arrival at entry port (land, air and seaports)
- Manage the outbound customs declarations for temporary exports Repair and Return
- Ensure accurate application of Customs tariffs to inbound declarations and allocation of SADC/COMESA certification to avoid h high er import duties.
- Manage the Revenue Authority audits in terms of Inbound clearances, if applicable.
- Ensure Import/Export permits are applied for and available to avoid shipment delays.
- Initiate the sourcing of Forex Cover for foreign Purchases aligned to Company Policy
- Appointment and Contract Management of the 3rd Party Logistics providers (Bonded Warehouses, Clearing Agents, Freight Forwarders)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or Related
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory or Supply Chain Management
- Demonstrated understanding of stores management and inventory management systems and processes
- Demonstrable track record in managing teams.
- Registration with Professional Board (PSPTB) preferred.
- Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 24th January 2025.
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
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