Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supply Chain Manager to join an FMCG organization in Kuwait . This role involves managing administrative supply chain activities, ensuring timely procurement, and optimizing relationships with suppliers to foster quality service.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team, setting clear goals and expectations.
• Monitor team activities and job results, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.
• Evaluate team performance, encouraging a culture of responsibility and achievement.
  
• Timely Procurement:
• Generate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services to end-user departments.
• Manage foreign and local purchase orders across various departments including Maintenance, Production, Marketing, and HR.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance service quality.
  
• Cost Optimization and Analysis:
• Continuously explore cost-saving opportunities through market analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, prioritizing breakdown orders and urgent requests.
• Monitor pending purchase requisitions and take necessary actions to finalize orders promptly.
  
• Supplier Management:
• Prepare supplier creation requests for management approval.
• Oversee purchase order execution, ensuring compliance with company protocols.
• Arrange shipping and logistics, coordinating with freight forwarders and ensuring timely delivery.
  
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Provide guidance to suppliers on proper documentation for customs clearance.
• Approve draft documents prior to dispatch and monitor delivery to stores.
• Manage the invoice approval process for suppliers and service providers, ensuring timely payments.
  
• Inventory and Claims Management:
• Monitor inventory accruals and address discrepancies between payments and received orders.
• Report and manage claims regarding damaged or incorrect deliveries.
  
• Reporting and Data Management:
• Prepare reports for the Executive Manager on supply chain performance and metrics.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations and training for team members.
  
• Health, Safety, and Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the company and the State of Kuwait.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Manager.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain
• Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP, Six Sigma, Lean) are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement management.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.