Supply Chain Planning Manager job post at Abacus Pharma

Job Description

Job Category:
Management jobs in Uganda

Job Location:
Kampala

Education Level:
Bachelor Degree

Years Of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Function/Department: Supply Chain

Reporting to: Group Head of Supply Chain

Location: Head Offices – Kampala (May be required to travel from time to time)

Position Purpose And Key Result Areas:

This role will support in driving data-based decision making and highlight any risks/opportunities that may have an impact on business health or service delivery within the Supply Chain. The role has tactical planning responsibilities with focus on securely managing the short to mid-term plan within the framework of the optimal long-term product supply plan. The key result areas for the role include

• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks related to Planning and forecasting and manages all KPI reporting for supply chain to improve customer service and increase efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure a mid-to-long term strategic supply plan while balancing cost, inventory and customer service targets.

• Demonstrate, lead and mentor a continuous improvement mindset and drives continuous improvement activities with cross functional teams.

• Balance supply and demand, ensuring the production and shipping schedules are aligned to inhouse inventory levels and projected demand.

• Prepare and present Supply Chain performance metrics against defined KPIs.

• Build collaborative relationships with all stakeholders including Principal Country Managers, Commercial, Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse teams to understand drivers of performance gaps and highlight risks and opportunities.

• Build and apply in-depth analytical tools to support issue resolution, decision making, and execution oversight.

• Analyze data to maximize supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.

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