Qssu-Mhs-Lsm-Logistics And Supply Chain Manager – Medical Devices Manufacturing

About this Job

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client Microhaem Scientifics and Medical Supplies Ltd (MHS),  we are looking for competent,  skilled, and experienced  Logistics and Supply Chain Manager – Medical Devices Manufacturing to work in Uganda.

Job Summary

Plan, direct, and coordinate the storage and distribution of materials maintaining the accuracy of inventory levels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures designed to improve the organization’s ability to receive, store, distribute and ship goods and materials in the most efficient, cost-effective manner possible
• Implement and evaluate inventory control measures to ensure inventories are at optimal levels and are fully supportive of scheduled production
• Continuously monitor and manage usage, on-hand inventory levels to include work-in-progress inventory and finished goods inventory levels as well as projected deliveries to insure the timely filling of orders and the maintenance of safety stock.
•  Reports discrepancies and initiates corrective actions as needed
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize materials’ availability
• Lead, coach, train, develop and evaluate materials team members in all aspects of material transactions and physical inventory flow, including issues, receipts, and WIP management.
• Actively monitor warehousing and distribution operations evaluating efficiencies, championing adoption of “best practices” to enhance cost effectiveness and improve responsiveness
• Oversee the logistics for both the incoming and outgoing as well as inventory management
• Manage the obsolete/surplus inventory program
• Oversee MRB and processing of discrepant materials reports
• Develop and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and safety policies.
• Manage the reverse logistics process.
• Participate in audits and CAPA preparation against observations that pertain logistics and distribution.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain management, Logistics and Transport or any related fields
• Professional Certifications in logistics and Supply chain management is an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in materials
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry is highly preferable
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems – Oracle preferred
• High proficiency and advanced understanding in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven analytical/quantitative skills including working with large datasets
• Proficient in sophisticated analytics and data visualization software design and usage e.g., PowerBI
• Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & verbal.
• Adaptable to meet constantly evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Good Analytical and Math knowledge
• Leadership and mentorship
• Skilled in problem solving/systems analysis

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications under the job vacancy “ QSSU-MHS-LSM-LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – MEDICAL DEVICES MANUFACTURING ”.

Note:

Deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Thursday, 9 ^th November, 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.