Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supply Chain Manager to join an FMCG organization in Kuwait. This role involves managing administrative supply chain activities, ensuring timely procurement, and optimizing relationships with suppliers to foster quality service.

• Leadership and Management:

  
  
  • Lead and mentor the supply chain team, setting clear goals and expectations.
  • Monitor team activities and job results, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Evaluate team performance, encouraging a culture of responsibility and achievement.

• Timely Procurement:

  
  
  • Generate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services to end-user departments.
  • Manage foreign and local purchase orders across various departments including Maintenance, Production, Marketing, and HR.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance service quality.

• Cost Optimization and Analysis:

  
  
  • Continuously explore cost-saving opportunities through market analysis and supplier evaluation.
  • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, prioritizing breakdown orders and urgent requests.
  • Monitor pending purchase requisitions and take necessary actions to finalize orders promptly.

• Supplier Management:

  
  
  • Prepare supplier creation requests for management approval.
  • Oversee purchase order execution, ensuring compliance with company protocols.
  • Arrange shipping and logistics, coordinating with freight forwarders and ensuring timely delivery.

• Documentation and Compliance:

  
  
  • Provide guidance to suppliers on proper documentation for customs clearance.
  • Approve draft documents prior to dispatch and monitor delivery to stores.
  • Manage the invoice approval process for suppliers and service providers, ensuring timely payments.

• Inventory and Claims Management:

  
  
  • Monitor inventory accruals and address discrepancies between payments and received orders.
  • Report and manage claims regarding damaged or incorrect deliveries.

• Reporting and Data Management:

  
  
  • Prepare reports for the Executive Manager on supply chain performance and metrics.
  • Conduct periodic performance evaluations and training for team members.

• Health, Safety, and Compliance:

  
  
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the company and the State of Kuwait.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Manager.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain
• Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP, Six Sigma, Lean) are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement management.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.