Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Supply Chain Planning:

Develop and manage the overall supply chain plan based on production requirements, sales forecasts, and customer demand.

Ensure alignment between Sales, Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics.

Monitor supply and demand to avoid material shortages or excess inventory.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

Oversee the procurement of raw materials and components required for cable manufacturing.

Manage supplier performance, lead times, quality, and cost.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with production requirements.

Inventory Management

Optimise inventory levels while ensuring uninterrupted production.

Establish inventory targets, reorder levels, and safety stock requirements.

Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory and develop action plans.

Production Material Availability

Ensure the availability of all required materials for production according to the manufacturing plan.

Coordinate with the Production and Planning teams to resolve material shortages and supply constraints.

Minimise production downtime caused by material shortages.

Logistics & Warehousing

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities.

Ensure efficient warehouse operations, material handling, storage, and inventory accuracy.

Optimise transportation costs and delivery lead times.

Cost Optimization

Identify opportunities to reduce procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory costs.

Support negotiations with suppliers and logistics providers.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Performance Management

Define and monitor supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, supplier on-time delivery, material availability, and supply chain cost.

Analyse performance gaps and implement corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Sales, Production, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

Participate in S&OP / demand and supply planning processes.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

Identify potential supply chain risks related to suppliers, materials, logistics, and market conditions.

Develop alternative sourcing and contingency plans for critical materials.

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and evaluate the supply chain team.

Establish clear objectives and ensure effective execution of supply chain activities.

Qualifications & Education:

Education: B.Sc. in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or any related field
Experience: 10+ years of experience
Skills: Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), ERP, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Vendor Management, Logistics Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Network Rollout Support, Cost Optimisation, Project Management