Supply Chain Manager at Lagos Bus Services Limited

Job Objective(s)

• Support LBSL through the design and implementation of value driven procurement and inventory strategies, for service efficiency
• Monitor and manage the supply chain processes in conformity with best industry practice
• Contribute to the cost management initiatives by maintaining appropriate economic quantity of stock items
• Plan, coordinate and oversee supply chain strategy and operations
• Support other departments and units in their supply chain related efforts
• Resolve challenges that affect operational performance
• Liaise with appropriate authorities for supply chain emergencies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all purchasing activities, manage and develop supplier/vendor relationships and negotiations
• Drive cost reduction and support revenue growth by ensuring appropriately managed supply chain
• Work closely with user departments (e.g. facilities management team) in handling of objections and complaints in regard to stocks items and related services
• Liaise with other departments/units to ensure accuracy in demand forecasts, and generate supply plans for year-round availability of business-critical stock items (and related service)
• Consistently ensure measurements and evaluation of supplier/vendor performance
• Keep abreast of relevant economic, industry, supply market, and business conditions
• Maintain a “no surprises” supply chain environment
• Proffer appropriate solutions for all supply chain operational challenges
• Provide timely updates to GLC, for supply assurance
• Ensure compliance to formal sourcing, procurement policies and preferred supplier/vendor agreements
• Ensure accurate records of all materials and stock items
• Ensure economic order quantity and minimum re-order levels are maintained on all stock items
• Provide clear direction and undertake performance monitoring of the Supply Chain Team
• Ensure clear documentation of procurement and inventory related processes, and adherence by the SC team
• Manage resources (human, technology and physical), through good practices, communication systems, and performance management techniques
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
• Monitor inventory turnover, reduce waste, and mitigate inventory holding costs.
• Ensure competitive pricing from Suppliers/Vendors
• Efficiently negotiate orders and contracts
• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, inventory requirements/planning, inventory control and warehousing
• Implement organizational process or policy changes
• Develop and appropriately utilise material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
• Periodically review Supply Chain protocols continue to meet LBSL operational needs
• The Supply Chain Manager will place his/her full working capabilities at the disposal of LBSL, and based on work exigencies, LBSL reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities to the role

Required Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Business, Finance, or a related field of study
• Possession of a master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 5 (Five) years Supply Chain Management supervisory experience
• Ability to translate strategies into action, and follow through to goal attainment
• Proven high level of integrity, transparency, and team spirit
• Proven ability to lead and energize others
• Exposure to procurement process in a logistics company will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with in-house maintenance of vehicles will be an added advantage.
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) is desirable

Knowledge / Skills:

• Competency in procurement and inventory management software
• Project Management Administration
• A good grasp of transportation economics and related market dynamics
• Strong background in contemporary supply chain, sourcing, purchasing and inventory management methods and tools
• Knowledge of analytics, behavioural and motivational factors, affecting decision making
• Exemplary negotiating skills and innovative approach to assigned duties
• Hands on leadership style, team facilitation and engaging interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay attention to details on all issues and concerns
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and effectively manage changes in direction and priority
• Ability to build buy-in with multiple stakeholders, even with conflicting priorities
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply required policies and procedures
• Proven ability to adhere to ethical standards and good management principles
• Ability to address tactical business concerns with practical near-term and sustainable solutions
• Proven time management skills particularly for deadlines and targets
• Proven experience in monitoring service performance levels.