Supply Chain Manager Job, Supply Chain Jobs Kenya 2021, 


Title: Supply Chain Manager, 


Industry: Agriculture,


Location: Thika,


Gross Salary: Competitive,


Our client is in the Organic farming processing industry. They seek to hire a highly qualified Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for oversees and manages the overall supply chain and logistics operations as well as maximize efficiency and minimize the cost of the organization’s supply chain and overall price of raw material.


Key Responsibilities



  • Improvements in productivity and efficiency go straight to the bottom line of a company and have a real and lasting impact.

  • Define strategy and alliances in the supply chain to ensure the organization’s survival in the market.

  • Create and establish new linkages between avocado sources in different counties in Kenya and Tanzania.

  • To implement new or improved supply chain processes in different Kenyan regions and  East Africa. 

  • Improving volumes in lower productive parts of the season.

  • Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, provide performance feedback, or discuss production forecasts or changes.

  • To engage and recruit  large avocado  farmers for exports and oil processing, this shall be done in key regions.

  • Oversee and manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing.

  • To oversee field operations related to the logistics of harvesting and distribution of raw material from agreed sources/farmers to the organization.

  • Research, collect and analyze data, compiling reports to support the viability of supply chain key projects and effectiveness.

  • Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, etc.

  • Assist in the negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders ensuring best prices and savings aligned with attaining company target volumes of raw material.

  • Assist, support, and provide backup coverage for all Supply Chain team members

  • Coordinate with other staff members and players in the supply chain to successfully implement changes and new systems.

  • Help foster trusting relationships with business partners.


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