Logistics Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Logistics Manager
 

Mombasa Kenya
 

Job purpose: 
 

Ensure that all aspects of the Logistics strategy, management processes and Systems in the Eastern and Central Africa (ECA) Area are in tandem and compliant with our global strategy and  internal and external control and statutory requirements respectively.
 

Manage the 3PLs to ensure products are delivered on time and in full, liaising with the Customer Facing Team  and the factory are essential to the success of this role.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse management of multiple locations and inventory in transit.
• Overseeing the Cost of Goods purchased through effective negotiation, purchasing policies and inventory control.
• Maintaining an updated Price List and informing appropriate parties of changes in pricing.
• Creating and maintaining inventory levels within set parameters for min/max quantities, while periodically reviewing to adjust for changes in business and inventory needs.
• Analyzing inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
• Maintaining an accurate listing of primary and secondary vendors and all product SKUs.
• Manage and resolve vendor issues such as wrong pricing, order errors, or quality issues.
• Responsible for accuracy of all inventory records through accurate posting of all transactions and physical cycle counting.
• Keeping Managers and Sales Staff informed of back orders and following up with expected date of receipt, delivery, and availability; following up once order is received and available for use.
• Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance.
• Responsible for valuation for financial reports, which are submitted to Controller for financial statements.
• Oversight of Shipping & Receiving.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimize efficiency of warehouse and inventory.

Requirements

• 3 years successful experience in inventory management, logistics, procurement, or other supply chain functions
• Familiarity and ideally certification in project management, process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Able to demonstrate past success in achieving cost reductions, decreased cycle times, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Proven success in managing detailed, daily reporting.
• Ability to maintain and analyze financial/accounting data.
• Previous experience with Supply Chain Management Software.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and other terms.
• Organized and detail oriented, self-motivated.

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements to Bentleys@bentleysinter.com with the subject line “LogisticsManager”. Or upload cv to www.bentleysinter.com
 

The application deadline is 7th April, 2013.
 

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.