Warehouse Supervisor Job Kenya.

Main Job purpose
To ensure systems are in place and adhered by all carriers & service providers to facilitate timely clearing of the bills and release of payments by Shared Services. To calculate, compare and circulate various logistics KPIs with trend and gap analysis so that corrective actions can be taken.

To work closely with the branch Logistic Officers to ensure Distribution Costs are captured and reported correctly at weekly/monthly level to identify the gaps and initiate actions to bridge the same.

Share the pockets of excellence with in Supply Chain to bring overall improvements. To play lead role in preparation of logistics budget & Dynamic Forecast on distribution costs.

* Budgeting and tracking the distribution costs and taking corrective action to optimise fixed and variable distribution costs (FDC & VDC)
* Preparing project plan and managing implementation of secondary distribution projects
* Presenting recommendations for development and improvement in secondary distribution costs, speed, reliability and quality
* Work in close association with branch Logistic Officers in selection and development of the carriers for efficient and safe transportation of goods from DCs to CDs
* Recommendations on the mode of transportation for various sectors(secondary) depending upon the price competitiveness and serviceability
* Ensuring lead time norms and stock deployment strategy for all the sectors
* Ensuring customer service levels are achieved in line with the service level agreements
* Ensuring quality in distribution in secondary distribution
* Recommendations on CD rationalization criteria
* Work with Purchase Team to identify the medium & long term inbound requirements to ensure logistics arrangements are made.
* Ensure timely payment to caries to ensure smooth logistic operations
* Ensure harmony across all DCs for various distribution related expenditure and MH & storage systems by internal & external benchmarking and sharing with the branch Supply Chain Managers.
* Address various theft/ transit damage issues; region-wise/carrier-wise with RCA.
* Liaise with factory DRP/ MH for daily clearance of the factory stock in line with plan & with branch logistics officers for proper clearing/handling at DCs
* Regular performance review of carriers for consistent improvements by identifying the areas of improvement and preparing a carrier specific program for improvement.
* Lead various improvement projects in the area of logistics
* Custodian of all the KPIs of Logistics & Distribution at national & branch-level with complete analysis and action plan for improvement.
* Single window for all the service providers in Logistics to address all payment related queries and resolving pending issues with Shared Services and locations.

Technical / Functional
* Awareness and functional knowledge in
ERP
* Nestle Accounting system
* Analysis skills
* Project management skills
* Data gathering skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Synthesizing data

Qualifications
A university Graduate or an Advanced Diploma in Warehousing and distribution or Material Management

Experience
At least 4 years in Sales or Supply chain or logistics or Warehouse management

Qualified candidates should send detailed C.V to henry@myjobseye.com quoting the position applied for on your Email subject line.

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