Supply Chain Operations Executive
Job summary
Executes supply plans, coordinates suppliers and contract manufacturing partners, ensures material availability, maintains inventory accuracy, and drives efficiency through ERP systems. Requires strong coordination, attention to detail, and stakeholder management across procurement, planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
Min. qualification
Bachelors
Experience level
Entry level
Experience length
3 years
Language
English
Working hours
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant location
Kenya
Job description & requirements
Key Responsibilities
Supply Plan Execution: Implement supply plans, monitor schedules, escalate risks.
Supplier Coordination & Procurement: Ensure timely deliveries, maintain supplier performance.
Contract Manufacturing Coordination: Support production execution and material availability.
Cost & Supplier Performance Monitoring: Evaluate prices, maintain supplier database, support sourcing.
Inventory & Material Management: Monitor inventory, prevent stock-outs, ensure smooth flow.
Stock Reconciliation & Controls: Reconcile stocks, resolve variances, support audits.
ERP Transactions & Data Management: Manage ERP entries, production plans, GRNs, reporting.
Process Compliance & Improvement:** Ensure compliance, drive efficiency, improve processes.**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production plan adherence (%)
Raw material and packaging availability (%)
Supplier on-time delivery (%)
Inventory accuracy (%)
Stock reconciliation variance (%)
ERP transaction accuracy (%)
Material dispatch timeliness (%)
Reduction in shortages and disruptions
Procurement cost savings and competitivenessQualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
3–6 years in Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Materials Management, or Manufacturing
Contract manufacturing experience preferred
FMCG, Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing industry background preferred
ERP experience mandatory (SAP, Oracle, D365, Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, etc.)Required Skills & Competencies
Technical: Supply chain execution, procurement, inventory management, ERP systems, production coordination, advanced Excel
Behavioral:** Strong coordination, process-driven mindset, organizational skills, analytical ability, stakeholder management, ownership, communication and negotiation skills**Ideal Candidate Profile
A highly organized supply chain professional with hands-on execution experience, especially in contract manufacturing environments. Skilled in coordinating suppliers and production partners, managing inventory controls, and ensuring material availability. Must demonstrate process discipline and operational efficiency.
Experience Level: 3–6 years
Industry Preference: Dairy / Food & Beverage / FMCG / Manufacturing
Contract Manufacturing Experience: Preferred
ERP Experience: Mandatory
Travel Requirement: As required for supplier and manufacturing site visits
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