Inventory And Logistics Manager

Inventory And Logistics Manager
Our client is A leading producer of fast moving food products. the company seeks to recruit an experienced, motivated and dynamic individual to fill this challenging position in a large manufacturing firm

Job Title Inventory and Logistics Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Finance, the Inventory and Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s inventory and logistics strategy and other performance metrics with a view to attaining seamless warehousing and distribution of the Company’s products on a day-to-day basis. This is a senior management position that has line managerial supervisory responsibility and is charged with the performance of a team of over 150 indirect reports.

Duties and Responsibilities
The holder will be expected to:* Have overall responsibility for tactical Planning, including developing inventory and logistics strategies and other applicable performance metrics with a view to ensure that the Company’s warehousing and distribution systems are well managed and are adequate for existing requirements.
* Develop high level operational plans, including acquisition of warehouse space, forecasting and replenishment strategies and deal with slow moving and obsolete inventory.
* Monitor the Unit’s daily activities to ensure that any operational challenges and bottlenecks are resolved
* Regularly review staffing and distribution issues with a view to attaining optimal staff numbers in the unit and distribution and warehousing capacity for the Company
* Have oversight over the distribution of products to depots and satellite warehouses
* Provide leadership and guidance in the management of logistics to ensure that transport of the company’s products is not affected by vehicle breakdowns, and that goods arrive at the destination in the best condition and in good time.
* Develop operational policies that support the unit’s operations to ensure all staff adhere to specific operational procedures.
* Ensure optimal use of company fleet in terms of costs, utilization, maintenance and allocation.
* Ensure efficient and cost effective maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
* Advice management on appropriate number of vehicles required at all time.
* Have overall responsibility for general transport administration.
* Monitor performance, conduct annual performance evaluation of team members and recommend appropriate action such as compensation changes, promotions, counseling and termination.
* Motivate, coach, train, counsel and provide career development for the team.

Personal Profile
a) Skills/Abilities
* Have a high level analytical skills
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize in view of time constraints
* Capacity to delegate but retain overall oversight of various functions in the unit

b) Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
* Have 6-8 years experience in managing logistics and inventory in a manufacturing setup
* Have good knowledge of Accounting
* Experience in managing a multi-warehouse national distribution network.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
* High level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite
* Proven ability to manage a high functioning team and achieve results.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications in MS Word format on e-mail to: recruit@idp-ea.com, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration on or before 31st August 2010.