Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Join our team at FDC as a Senior Supply Chain Officer and take charge of key supply chain functions, driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence!

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Monitoring:

  • Update the “Purchase Plan” per SKU, aligning with actual sales, marketing plans, and updated forecasts.
  • Regularly monitor stock levels and coverage to ensure optimum inventory management.

Order Processing:

  • Place orders with suppliers within set deadlines and brand requirements, ensuring SCM approval.
  • Optimize shipment quantities, values, and costs while ensuring supplier terms (discounts, free goods, etc.) are adhered to.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to guarantee timely shipment and verify all draft and final documents prior to shipment arrival.
  • Ensure payments to suppliers are settled as per agreed terms, including handling Letter of Credit (L/C) processing when applicable.
  • Collaborate with treasury for monthly cash flow and clearing forecasts.

Shipment Coordination:

  • Send Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to Supply Chain Assistants and coordinate freight routing and shipments from origin to destination.
  • Follow up on clearance procedures to ensure prompt delivery to the warehouse, resolving any delays.
  • Work closely with clearing agents, warehouses, and insurance companies to ensure efficient goods receipt and claims management.

Insurance & Claims Management:

  • Ensure all consignments are appropriately covered by insurance.
  • Raise claims to suppliers or insurance companies and follow up until resolution.

Budgeting & Cost Analysis:

  • Prepare landed cost studies for new brands or products.
  • Generate annual cost and selling reports, while justifying variances between actual and budgeted landed costs when needed.
  • Calculate and schedule order quantities and values as per yearly contracts.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement:

  • Train new joiners on workflow processes and best practices.
  • Supervise and guide the FMCG team to achieve operational goals.
  • Analyze data variables to suggest order volume adjustments and improve current workflows.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on the overall supply chain unit’s performance.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration (MBA is a plus).
  • Experience: 3–4 years in a similar role within supply chain management.
  • Skills:
  • Proficiency in Oracle/ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
  • Strong communication and coordination abilities.
  • Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English (French is a plus).
  • Certifications in logistics, demand planning, or related fields are an added advantage.

Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn