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- Oversees all aspects of the supply chain, including forecasting, sourcing, development of sourcing initiatives, setting and managing inventory levels, Purchasing, transport, ware-housing and distribution
Establish and manage the following business functions
- Inventory Control
- Forecasting
- Production planning /scheduling
- Purchasing
- Distribution and logistics
- Shipping and receiving
- Implement a fully functional supply chain management/production control infrastructure
- Using a strategic outlook to develop a supply chain that mitigates risk, grows strong supplier partners, and ensures Afri Medical always receives best value
- Hire and develop the supply chain team to ensure that the required skill sets are in place and the people in the team understand their contribution to the success of the business
- Achieve 'best value" outcomes that consider quality, on-time delivery, delivered cost and reliability
- Oversees day-to day operations of the supply chain team to ensure that strategies are executed effectively and consistently
- Develop and manage material planning function for goods and materials demanded by the company
- Establish and refine standard operation procedures for the supply chain department and ensure that a program is in place to continuously monitor the performance of those procedures
- Lead continuous improvement in the processes of the supply chain that support our business drive to lean manufacturing
- Initiate and manage supply contracts with suppliers of products and services (examples: freight carriers and third-party service Providers (warehousing, transportation, logistics, etc.))
- Establish and maintain key performance metrics to track performance of the supply chain
- Always look to incorporate ISO processes into daily activities
- Develop, implement and manage quarterly supplier scorecard process
- Develop process for finding and approving strong supplier partners
- Work closely with new product development team to ensure strong sources and good prices are found for new product initiatives
- Develop a team that displays a "Can-Do" attitude , that looks to proactively solve problems, and that prides itself on its customer service.
- Provide expertise in the utilization of ERP system to help maximize supply chain effectiveness
- Develop and manage overseas component sources to support our growing international sales
- Develop business continuity and contingency plans that enable the company to continue to operate in the event of failure of service provider
- Work closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost
- Performs other tasks as assigned by direct manager.
Job Requirements
- University Degree (Preferably business, logistics, or operations research) MBA is must.
- 10 Years + of supply chain experience.
- Manufacturing background is an asset.
- Understanding of ISO quality System .
- Very Good Knowledge of MRP Planning Tools .
- Proven progressive experience managing and implementing innovative supply chain operations.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methods and philosophy.
- Previous experience growing a network of distributors from a supply chain perspective is an asset
- Experience in developing Key Performance Indicators is an asset.
