The Sourcing and Logistics Manager is responsible for enhancing Minaye’s productivity and profitability by implementing local and international procurement processes that ensure cost-efficient and timely acquisition of quality materials, components, and equipment required for the production of goods.

Dutie & Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate with business unit leaders and prepare consolidated annual material requirement plan.

• Design system, process and working documents to maximize efficiency and effectiveness with the team.

• Organize annual material plan for purchase approval, scheduling and supplier selection.

• Convert the approved annual plan and schedule in to monetary requirement or budget.

• Breakdown the approved purchase plan and budget in to 90 days’ execution plan for efficient implementation.

• Work with respective finance departments to get fund allocated in time.

• Assist on technical matters arising from new order placement.

• Monitor the execution of the annual plan & table issues requiring urgent decision in terms of annual plan execution.

• Design appropriate departmental policies and procedures and implement accordingly.

• Serve as the primary contact for sourcing and logistics related policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.

• Negotiate with bank for forex queue space with the Operation Director, shareholder representative and CEO support.

• Proactively scout for changing laws and trends in the sector and propose change measures.

• Review existing contracts and understand business requirements; formulate guidelines and design standard vendor contract protocols.

• Attend various types of trade fairs and business meetings. 

• Asses supply market to identify potential sources of suppliers for each of the items purchased.

• Oversee departmental records are up-to-date and complete.

• Assist senior logistics officer on communications with suppliers, banks, insurances, shipping companies and other stakeholders.

• Review and sign non-financial communication letters prepared in the department.

• Attend urgent supplier requests through all communication platforms.

• Prepare periodic business performance improvement action plan and implement accordingly.

• Approve additional tax appeal letters and tax requests.

• Review and approve payment request forms (Duty Calculation, Freight, Container Deposits, Storage, Insurance, Clearing and Forwarding Payments).

• Work with the business unit leaders to ensure forecasted needs are timely and accurate.

• Keep truck of cost and efficiency.

• Oversee the IT systems that track shipments, inventory and the supply of goods.

• Manage purchase credit facilities initiate new once as well as follow up on their renewal on a timely manner.

• Check and approve 2nd schedule and voucher reports renewal reports.

• Approve purchase requisitions and administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms and agreements.

• Liaise with different stakeholders in matters related to import of goods, payment modalities, tax issues and shipment.

• Monitor claims to suppliers and vendors for defectives, shortage and missing parts and ensure prompt remedial actions are taken.

• Prepare weekly and monthly sourcing and logistics reports and submit to the Operations Director.

• Manage the performance of employees working within the department.

• Perform other activities assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• MA/BA degree in Procurement and Supplies Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Management, Business Administration or related field.

Experience

• MA – minimum 5 years of relevant work experience of which 2 years should be at supervisory position.

• BA – minimum 7 years of relevant wok experience of which 3 years should be at supervisory position.

Knowledge, Skills, Competence

• Proven experience in managing supply chain operations.

• Experience using supply chain management software and tools.

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing and negotiation terms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

• Management and leadership skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

• Submit your CV, application letter, and relevant supporting documents via email: hrminaye@gmail.com stating the position as “Sourcing and Logistics Manager" in the subject line of your email. For further information Contact Tel. +251113728667/ +251113728668/ +251113728669