Supply Chain, Procurement & Import Officer 3 views

Apex Confectionery PLC is a new light manufacturing firm engaged in the production of sweet foods such as chewing gum, candies, toffees and lollipops.

The company is seeking to hire a proactive, organized, competent and experienced Senior Supply Chain, Procurement & Import Officer.

Salary is negotiable based on relevant work experience; the head office is located in Kality closed to CBE area.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze historical sales data and market trends, develop demand forecasts for various gum product lines, and coordinate with sales and marketing teams to align production with market demand for demand planning and forecasting
• Source and procure raw materials such as gum base, sweeteners, flavors, packaging materials, and additives for procurement management.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability. Negotiate contracts and maintain strategic supplier relationships for supplier management.
• Manage Single Window import applications for raw materials and samples, ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and timely processing of import approvals.
• Find and verify new suppliers for all import purchases.
• Constantly compare and cross-check prices from various local and international suppliers & prepared & shares the report.
• Manage the import supply chain from supplier to local factory storage receipt.
• Consistently check and promptly respond to emails, calls and messages from relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and supervise all Customs related documentation and tasks.
• Organize and file all import related documentation.
• Create a database of and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Prepare, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to import and procurement processes.
• Monitor and track the status of ordered goods using the Supply Chain System.
• Prepare production demand forecasts from the system, analyse material requirements, and place purchase orders accordingly
• Record and maintain sales data accurately in the System.
• Risk Management: – Identify potential supply chain disruptions, develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing options and monitor market and supplier risks continuously.
• Reviewing Procurement and Supplier Management policy of Organization.

Requirements:

1. Good oral and written English communication skills
2. Ability to effectively research and find relevant suppliers and input products
3. Familiar with various online market portals to find and review suppliers and input products
4. Excellent record keeping skills
5. Effective organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
6. Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
7. People oriented and results driven.
8. Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
9. Degree in supply, procurement and logistic management, marketing, finance or related field.
10. Minimum 3 year’s work experience.