Head of Supply Chain at Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited

Head of Supply Chain

Reliable Steel and Plastic Industries Limited, also known as Divine Success, is a well-recognized manufacturing industry that has been in existence since 1998. We are into the production of varieties of plastic products like coolers, food flasks, baskets, etc. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain

Location: Onitsha, Anambra

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Head of Supply Chain to lead and coordinate our end-to-end supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies aligned with the company's production and business objectives. Lead and coordinate procurement, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and distribution activities. Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, packaging materials, spare parts, and other production requirements. Develop, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers. Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules. Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreed specifications and delivery timelines. Establish effective inventory control systems to prevent stockouts, overstocking, material waste, and unnecessary working capital commitments. Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality Control, Sales, Finance, and other departments to forecast and plan material requirements. Monitor supply chain costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency. Develop and monitor procurement and inventory budgets. Ensure proper documentation and authorization of purchasing and supply chain activities. Monitor inbound and outbound logistics and ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of materials and finished products. Establish appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points, and inventory controls. Monitor market trends, supplier pricing, availability of materials, and potential supply risks. Develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions to production and business operations. Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Lead, train, supervise, and develop the Supply Chain team. Prepare and present regular supply chain performance reports to Management.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree/HND in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, with significant experience in a managerial or senior supply chain role. Proven experience in manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, plastic, steel, or related production environments. Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, supplier management, and demand planning. Demonstrable experience negotiating with local and international suppliers. Strong understanding of manufacturing materials, production requirements, and inventory planning. Experience using ERP systems, inventory management systems, or procurement software is highly desirable. Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, availability, and delivery. Professional certification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related fields will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date: Not Specified.

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