Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities:

 Supply Chain Management:

•  Source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials (e.g., resins, pigments, solvents) and packaging.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to identify alternative materials and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in supplier selection.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier performance
• Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Coordinate logistics
• Carry out  import and export processing
• Warehousing coordination 

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
• Implement and monitor inventory tracking systems (ERP/MRP).
• Conduct regular audits and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Minimize stock-outs, overstocking, and obsolescence through data-driven planning
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability 

Forecasting & Planning:

• Collaborate with production and sales teams to forecast material needs.
• Analyze consumption patterns and adjust inventory targets.
• Plan for seasonal demand fluctuations and new product launches.
• Cost Optimization & Reporting.
• Use ERP systems to track procurement and inventory; also, identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate reports on inventory turnover, procurement costs, and supplier performance.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic planning.

Requirements:

•  Minimum Degree
• Minimum of 9+ years of experience in a similar role
• An MBA and relevant professional body memberships