Senior Supply Chain Officer

Job Description

Develop good understanding of the company’s various needs & requirements and how the supply chain team can support its overall mission. • Formulate procurement standards and products specifications to ensure high quality of procured goods and services in compliance with internal policies and Kuwaiti laws and regulations while ensuring cost effectiveness. • Evaluate market supply and enhance the database of potential and existing local and foreign suppliers • Segment and select suppliers based on clear and documented criteria • Communicate efficiently with suppliers throughout the stages of procurement • Negotiate with suppliers and develop contractual agreements and agreed price lists of frequently bought items. Resolve any disputes that may arise, to the best advantage of the company • Improve the percent of spend under management • Coordinate with the accounts payable team to ensure on-time payment of suppliers • Evaluate suppliers based on historical performance • Prepare seasonal forecasts for inventory items • Liaise with budget holders in the preparation of annual budget plans • Process purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, and monitor the efficient delivery of Procurement services to meet the end user specifications and requirements. • Track open purchase orders and update delivery dates in the ERP system • Ensure the accurate and on-time receipt of purchased goods and services • Create and maintain high quality data in the product information management system • Ensure completeness and accuracy of the retail and procurement product categories • Plan and oversee cyclical and ad hoc counts of inventory items • Collaborate with the warehouse team to optimize the storage and flow of materials in storage locations • Identify target stock levels and re-order points for fast-moving items • Perform seasonal analysis of slow-moving items • Monitor customer orders and fulfilment • Manage/execute projects and collaborate with stakeholders across departments as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager • Carry out analysis of procurement data utilizing spreadsheets and self-service business intelligence tools such as Tableau in data discovery and the identification of trends  Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Accounting or related fields required
• Proven track record with at least five years in a supply chain related function
• Experience using ERP preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (required) and G Suite applications (preferred)
• Experience in using self-service business intelligence tools such as Tableau preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.

Preferred Candidate

Years of Experience Min: 3