Supply Chain Manager (FMCG) at Ascentech Services Limited

Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
• Maintains the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implement subsequent changes to processes.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Negotiates prices for raw materials and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on the availability and cost of supplies and materials.
• Acts 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.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a supply chain manager or supervisor with a manufacturing company
• Other supply chain or logistics certifications will be an added advantage

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.