Supply Chain Assistant Manager at Opticom Kenya Limited


Opticom designs and deploys integrated security solutions using a combination of the latest future-proof technologies and drawing on our 25 years combined experience in Kenya and the United Kingdom in security, to deliver a comprehensive protection management service. Opticom (K) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Optimum Group Partnerships incorpora...
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Supply Chain Assistant Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
  • Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
  • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
  • Develop a collaborative relationship with suppliers to improve availability and reduce supply chain costs.
  • Drive Supply Chain efficiencies.
  • Build and maintain an open full collaborative relationship with all stakeholders.
  • Continuous improvement on replenishment strategy and inventory.
  • Ensure the alignment of the catalog and product information.
  • Ensure that the supply chain processes are aligned between the customer and the Business Unit, and define a dashboard with the shared indicators.
  • Build external relationships with suppliers and support high-level supplier relationships fueling supplier performance improvement.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of a University Degree in a relevant field with Supply Chain qualification.
  • Minimum 4 years of industry experience in a Supply Chain environment preferably in an FMCG.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills with ERP will be an added advantage.
  • Expertise in Customer Supply Chain / Supply Chain knowledge /Customer Care.
  • Commercial Knowledge/knowledge of General Terms of Trade.
  • Able to think strategically see the big picture and be self-driven.
  • Ability to participate in the closure of complex supply chain problems.
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral); able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences through all levels and diverse experience and knowledge in Information systems.
  • Problem solving, decision making, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team worker.
  • Proven creativity, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Opticom Kenya Limited on www.opticom.co.ke to apply


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