Supply Chain Manager (for Tender purpose)

Supply Chain Manager Job Description

A supply chain manager must be knowledgeable in process management and development in order to have an understanding of how the company works. They coordinate, organize, and manage all logistics in the production and distribution process of a company’s goods. Basically, supply chain managers oversee the entire product life cycle, which is a foundational component of supply chain management.

Core responsibilities and duties include:

• Collaborating with departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain
• Establishing performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
• Maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the factory, at other sites, and in the company
• Maintaining required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production
• Analyzing current inventories and procedures
• Developing policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain and implementing any subsequent changes to processes
• Identifying optimal shipment and transportation routes
• Assessing needs for material-handling equipment and staffing
• Making recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Negotiating prices for raw materials and delivery from suppliers
• Monitoring performance of suppliers by assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers, working with other departments
• Functioning as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.

Required/Desired Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, focusing on supply chain management and operations
• Masters degree, preferred by some companies
• Usually, at least five years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position

Other helpful, relevant certifications and skills:

• Certified Purchasing Professional
• Certified Supply Chain Professional
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management
• Certificate in Materials Management
• Knowledge in Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma

Job Type: Full-time