Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supply Chain Strategy:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall supply chain performance.

Demand Forecasting and Planning:
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Plan procurement, manufacturing, and distribution activities to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory.

Inventory Management:
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize carrying costs and reduce obsolete stock.

Supplier and Vendor Management:
• Identify and participate in vendor qualification processes, negotiating terms and contracts to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials and components.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage their performance to ensure consistent quality and timely deliveries.

Production Coordination:
• Collaborate with the production team to provide the necessary data on the required stock for production to make decision.

Distribution and Logistics:
• Manage transportation and distribution activities to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
• Optimize logistics processes, including selection of couriers, routing, and mode of transportation.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to ensure products distributed meet regulatory standards and quality specifications.
• Implement and maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations and guidelines.

Risk Management:
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Establish contingency plans to address unforeseen events that could impact the supply chain.

Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of Procurement Officers, Logistics and Warehouse, providing guidance, coaching, and fostering collaboration.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for skill development.
• Compliance
• Ensuring the team complies to the industry policies and applicable company policies and procedures.
• Reporting
• Prepare periodic reports and present to Management the performance of the Warehouse department, procurement, distribution and Logistics.

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Eight years of relevant experience in the Medical Devices Manufacturing Industry, pharmaceutical, food or related fields where GMP is emphasized.
• Strong understanding of Medical Devices Standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), and quality assurance principles.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning tools, ERP systems, SAP, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Visit Q-Sourcing website www.qsourcing.com/jobs-in-Uganda  and follow the link on the position to submit your application and CV merged into one document. "Deadline for submissions is Tuesday 07th Nov 2023 at 5:00 pm EAT. NOTE that only successful candidates will be contacted. Direct or Indirect Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted


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