SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD - MOMBASA

Role Purpose:

We are urgently looking for Supply Chain Lead with FMCG or Lubricants supply chain experience. The ideal candidates will Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations from the Mombasa hub, ensuring high service levels, inventory accuracy, cost efficiency, and seamless support to manufacturing, domestic distribution, and export markets.

Other top key experiences would be:

1. Managed both domestic and export markets

2. Deep experience in Transportation & Logistics

3. Exposure to MNC level Supply Chain – Control, compliance Processes & demand planning

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

2. 10–12 years in supply chain operations with leadership experience

3. Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, inventory, ERP (Oracle preferred) FMCG, lubricants, chemicals experience is a plus

Leadership & Technical Competencies:

1. Leadership: Team development, cross-functional influence, decision-making

2. Ethnical: Warehouse layout optimization, inventory control, transport management

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Inventory Management:

Manage ~40K sq. ft. warehouse operations, stock accuracy ≥98%, FIFO/FEFO compliance, material availability, and warehouse equipment.

Logistics & Distribution:

Oversee inbound/outbound logistics (local, regional, export/import), transport optimization, carrier selection, and ensure DIFOT ≥95%.

Production Planning Support:

Coordinate daily/weekly production planning, material forecasting, and QC processing.

Packaging & Supplier Management:

Manage procurement, supplier coordination, artwork approvals, packaging reconciliation, and compliance.

Order Processing & Pricing:

Ensure accurate Oracle-based order processing, invoicing, pricing controls, and documentation.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

Maintain KEBS/KRA compliance, QC workflows, HSSE practices, and audit readiness.

Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency:

Drive Lean initiatives, optimize warehouse layout and transport planning, reduce costs, and maintain KPIs dashboards.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Develop and mentor supply chain team, coordinate with Sales, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.

Sales & Marketing Support:

Align demand planning, promotions, schemes, pricing, and dispatch coordination with commercial initiatives.

Key KPIs:

DIFOT ≥95%, inventory accuracy ≥98%, cycle counts 100%, warehouse utilization ≥85%

Logistics & warehouse cost efficiency, promotion readiness, forecast accuracy Zero major HSSE or compliance incidents

Staff development, retention, and engagement