Junior Supply Chain Manager BIA Zambia Ltd

BIA Zambia is currently looking for a Junior Supply Chain Manager to be based at the BIA Head Office in Kitwe

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure the safety of staff and warehouse contents through enforcement of all safety programs and improvement initiatives
• Oversee receiving warehouse and issuing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational policies and procedures.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocol.
• Ensure effective and safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Motivate and discipline warehouse staff.
• Maintain documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities by monitoring status of filing and update status of trackers.
• Control inventory level by monitoring physical counts and reconciliation with SAP quantities. Plan wall to wall inventory counts.
• Analyse stock levels and optimize available stock across all the plants. Analyse part numbers that are below minimum level and have open orders for follow up.
• Ensure all weekly and monthly reporting is submitted with Action plans to address any Gaps.
• Continuously monitoring of parts movement to ensure warehouse layout is efficient.
• Prepare budget of capex and opex items and ensure timely purchase.
• Visit off-site warehouse monthly to ensure optimal operations.
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with management and other team leads. Monitor workplace performance and lead training activities and induction for new members.
• Maintain compliance with local and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Ensure all non-conformities are entered into Qualipro.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Warehousing at Managerial level
• Language: English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Technical background and Troubleshooting skills.
• IT: ERP + MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and priority management skills
• Rigor and accuracy
• Spirit of initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill