Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position reports to the Procurement and Inventory Manager. The successful candidate shall be responsible making optimal stock ordering decisions to maximise service levels, minimise inventory investment and ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for optimal onsite Inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective.
• Drive Working Capital Management by optimizing Inventory holding.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels that are data driven & customer centric.
• Monitor demand plan for anticipated future needs.
• Allocate workflow and manage the Inventory Operational team’s activities.
• Manage the Inventory team to ensure accurate and efficient receiving, receipting, and issuing of stock, and strong customer support in terms of timing and product availability.
• Coordinate the ordering of Inventory items linked to demand forecasts (aligned to production and maintenance planning) for the operation.
• Ensure Critical stock items are managed effectively with regular communication of the risk being shared with respective teams.
• Manage the Verification team to ensure weekly stock counts are managed and completed in line with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Investigate discrepancies accordingly.
• Partner with the business to implement and drive compliance to Inventory policies, strategies, processes, and guidelines.
• Review Inventory requirements and propose improvements where applicable.
• Support continuous stakeholder engagement in supply and demand planning across all business functions (i.e. Off Crop, Capex projects, Packaging, Fertilizers, etc.). This includes effective delivery on agreed demand plans.
• Use analytical data and insights to partner with various stakeholders in optimizing stock holding, forecasting demand & delivering on category supply plans.
• Lead, manage and develop capability in the local Inventory teams

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• BSc/BA Degree in Business Administration/Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ Supply Chain experience, in a Manufacturing environment/Industry
• 2+ years in a management role
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Inventory management processes and Supply Chain management
• Ability to engage, manage, and partner with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills and Report writing skills
• Creative, innovative and team working skills
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) – Mandatory
• Valid Driver’s license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner: Nakambala Email: careers@zamsugar.zm  clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2023.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.



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