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Supply Chain and Logistics Manager (FMCG) Job In Bahrain

Location : Bahrain

Description:

• Assist in developing and provide inputs towards strategic goals for the complete supply chain management (procurement & logistics).
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, transportation, and distribution.
• Ensure short-term, mid-term and long-term goals in terms of setting up of operations (procurement & logistics), customer satisfaction and quality of service.
• Demonstrate competencies in relation to business orientation, strategic thinking, executive maturity, entrepreneurial drive, and execution excellence.
• Identify and help to develop the business model depending on the market segments the company intends to serve.
• Assist in identification of the organizational structure for supply chain division based on the strategies developed.
• Identify and help develop company goals and deliverables with proper key performance indicators as per industry standards.

Supply Chain (Procurement) Responsibilities:

• Collect, identify, and analyze procurement data for the market to be served and define action plans for the complete end to end supply chain.
• Define and develop the procurement & inventory related SOP’s, process maps, manual and define operational end-to-end workflow and process for the team.
• Ensure all inventory and procurement related system set-ups are reviewed, identified, planned, in a timely, well-documented and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify and establish controls in line with the existing procurement and tendering policies, and any other systems for a smooth operational stability of operations.
• Establish contacts, source, negotiate, and engage with reliable worldwide beverage suppliers: principals, consolidators, freight forwarders, agents, and local distributors.
• Use excellent customer service skills, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Responsible for managing supply chain related contracts, negotiations, performances and conducting continuous capacity assessment of implementing partners, analyzing gaps and providing remedial measures to strengthen capacities.
• Review existing contracts and perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Participate in the tendering processes to manage tender lists, manage the dispatch of tender documentation and quotations in accordance with the governing laws and co-ordinate responses to tender enquiries as appropriate.
• Identify and implement a weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual procurement planning reports, inventory & stock taking reports & process to streamline procurement of beverages and other services to increase competitive tendering and internal processes.
• Oversee and manage warehouse inventory for inventory maximization, shipping routes and rates, distribution, and effective movement of inventory.
• Oversee and monitor the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, storage, warehousing, and the supply of beverages and other services. Provide feedback to the respective teams.
• Review, organize and confirm the delivery of beverages and other services.
• Prepare and present procurement annual budget to the management.
• Control and monitor the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term cost saving. Closely monitor all variances and report to management.
• Devise key performance indicators, sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data and identifying areas for improvement in the quality system and report outcomes to management.
• Manage and ensure timely purchase, storage, and delivery, with efficient turnaround time to all stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards are met through administration of purchasing, supply, and any other complaints.
• Prepare clear and informative reports highlighting relevant information to management.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives
• Manage a team of supply chain professionals

Supply Chain (Logistics) Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and customs laws and regulations for the proper and adequate transportation and storage of inventory items.
• Collect, identify, and analyze logistics data for the market to be served and define action plans for the complete end to end supply chain.
• Define and develop the logistics SOP’s, process maps, manual and define operational end-to-end workflow and process for the team.
• Ensure all logistics related system set-ups are reviewed, identified, planned, in a timely, well-documented and cost-efficient manner.
• Identify and establish efficient and innovative logistics and storage plan & solutions.
• Assist in set-up of the ERP, POS, warehousing, inventory, transportation, and any other systems for a smooth operational start-up and stability of the company.
• Establish contacts, source, negotiate, and engage with reliable worldwide beverage suppliers: principals, consolidators, freight forwarders, agents, and local distributors.
• Source new vendors for logistics, freight forwarding & warehousing regularly for better quality inventory and cost saving.
• Use excellent customer service skills, establish, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Manage contract negotiations, performances and conduct continuous capacity assessment of implementing partners, analyze gaps and provide trainings to strengthen capacities.
• Review existing contracts and perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Identify and implement a weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual logistics planning process and reports to streamline repetitive shipping, warehousing & transportation of beverages to increase competitive tendering and internal processes.
• Oversee and monitor the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, storage, warehousing, dispatch and supply of beverages and other services. Provide feedback to the respective teams.
• Prepare and present logistics annual budget to the management.
• Control the logistics budget and promote a culture of long-term saving on the costs. Closely monitor all variances and report to management.
• Establish necessary key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate outsourced warehousing & logistic services.
• Manage and ensure timely storage, dispatch, and delivery, with efficient turnaround time to all stakeholders.
• Accurate and clear coordination with outsourced suppliers on warehousing, storage, dispatch, and delivery as per business needs.
• Ensure quality standards are met through administration of logistics, warehousing, supply, and any other complaints. Establish a process to deal with complains.
• Prepare clear and informative reports highlighting relevant information to management.
• Manage a team of logistics professionals, both internal and external.