Regional Supply Chain Manager Job at BUA Group

BUA Group is a leading Foods & Infrastructure Conglomerate in Nigeria with diversified investments spanning key sectors of the Nigerian sector. At BUA, we hire collaborative problem- solvers with a self-motivational drive from all backgrounds and provide training, unlocking opportunities to advance in your career path within the organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Regional Supply Chain Manager
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Regional Supply Chain Manager would coordinate, organize, and oversee all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s goods.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analyzing performance.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implement subsequent process changes.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, distribution, and storage of materials.
• Negotiates prices for raw materials and delivery with suppliers, and vendors.
• Plan and implement logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met.

Qualifications / Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or any other relevant field
• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications are an added advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal 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.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.