SecureID Limited is a smart card manufacturing and personalisation bureau with expertise in the deployment and integration of digital solutions. Historically, we are positioned as the first commercially operated smart card manufacturing plant in sub-Saharan Africa with the ability to manufacture Poly-carbonate Cards amongst other card types.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking to hire a supply chain specialist who will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products, coordinate with suppliers, manage inventory, and analyze supply chain performance to drive continuous improvement.
Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Procures materials, equipment, and spare parts for the company and shipment of same. This includes identifying and ordering the proper quantity, negotiating pricing and shipment terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders, and overseeing the timely delivery of materials needed to fulfill production needs.
Maintain adequate order planning, scheduling, and receipt of shipments of raw materials, office and production consumables & spare parts. Will be required to physically receive and organize collection of shipments.
Must assess current orders and forecast future demand to ensure the provision of adequate supplies. When something significant changes in the supply chain and demand, he/she is responsible for responding to these changes in demand and solving any supply chain problems that arise.
Must communicate regularly with internal customers to avoid unforeseen changes or surprises in orders. Monitors forecasts to identify changes in trends and determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Must input and process all orders. Of particular importance is the completion and submission of all necessary documentation from both suppliers and internal customers. They also oversee the initiation of the supplier payment processing and paperwork.
Monitor supplier performance to assess the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
Appraise vendor manufacturing/production ability through on-site visits, assessment, and measurements.
Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics and to provide performance feedback.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality assurance departments, to identify or qualify new suppliers.
Implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers and analyze information about supplier performance.
Generally, control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on purchasing costs.
Educational & Professional Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain and logistics
Competencies & Skills
Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal skills,
Written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skill
Persuasive and good at negotiating
Detail-oriented and effective time management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a special focus on MS Excel.
Self-starter and multi-tasking.
Ability to work in an environment with tight timelines and cost consciousness.
Solution-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills to constantly improve efficiency.
Aptitude in working with numbers along with experience in data collection and analyses.
Ability to manage overlapping projects.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.