SCM Planning and Procurement Manager at Safal Steel

Description
Planning

• Implement, evaluate and maintain/improve effective (production, material requirement, dispatch and in/outbound transportation) planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement
• Support the Supply Chain Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans
• Liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times
• Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement

Procurement

• Coordinate procurement activities with Supply Chain Manager, Group Procurement Head and other Procurement Managers in order to generate maximum synergy for the company
• Liaise with BU department heads on their procurement requests and requirements, assuring quick and efficient turn around
• Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews
• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations
• Conduct local and international tenders in an efficient and professional manner and bring them to a satisfactory conclusion
• Ensure that company procurement procedures are fully and transparently followed at all times
• Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan
• Study market trends on pricing, alternative sources of materials, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly

Logistics

• Liaise with vendors and transportation companies regarding inbound shipments and expedite where required in order to prevent delays and extra charges/demurrage
• Liaise with internal/external customers on loading and delivery of orders following the dispatch plan, including proper documentation for export shipments
• Load and dispatch customer orders following the dispatch plan, in order to achieve maximum On Time In Full deliveries
• Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods
• Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid
• Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilization

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
• Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plans
• Collaborate with Planning managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
• Ensure the safeguarding and security of Company assets

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: National diploma in supply chain management / procurement or planning.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Degree in Supply chain or related qualification
• General Work Experience ( Years) : 15 Years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years in a Senior Planning or Procurement Role.
• Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods
• Experience in SAP/ERP Applications