Supply Chain Coordinator - Dar es Salaam

Purpose of the Role

The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for for ensuring availability of optimal stock of products by maintaining a proper flow of inventory whilst providing a value-added service to both internal and external stakeholders. The Supply Chain Coordinator is required to optimize costs by consolidating orders as far as possible and partnering with the most cost effective third parties for logistics. The Supply Chain Coordinator will make sure he/she abides by the company's code of conduct and values, always maintains highest ethical standard and reports back all information relevant to smooth running of the business

Key Responsibilities

· Ensure orders to suppliers are sent as per the deadline requested.

· Keep precise records of pending orders and goods in transit.

· Work closely with the Sales and Marketing department to integrate market intelligence into the forecasts.

· Manage the buying and delivery process of goods or services on behalf of the company.

· Coordinate all inbound and outbound traffic, maximizing cost-effectiveness and tracking all consignments.

· Work with the Category teams to forecast sales of new products.

· Preparation and submission of management inventory reports/logistics cost reports

· Submit monthly report on the demand plan accuracy (DPA)

· Prepare background information to support sales forecasting.

· The DSP should be in regular contact with management and colleagues of other departments within the BU, Logidis Warehouse, government institutions, regulatory bodies, service providers and suppliers in the performance of his/her job.

· Maintain full compliance with internal SOP’s.

· Ensure all activities are consistent with IBL Code of Conduct, Values and Behaviour.

Qualifications & Experience

· A Diploma/Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management (in the medical or pharmaceutical field will be a define advantage).

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

· Highly organized, ability to multi-task and efficiency in time management

· Ability to perform well without close supervision.

· Ability to handle complaints.

· Rational and analytic thinking.

· Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills