Supply Chain Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER / EAST LONDON – This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and monitoring of the supply chain for all the restaurants in African countries according to designated categories. This includes managing the procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution of all food and non-food items. Mostly office-based environment with frequent travel to markets where deemed necessary. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply chain management role (preferably in Food and Beverage Industry) Experience with procurement, inventory management, transportation and distribution Experience with supply chain processes and systems Preferred Experience in working in an African Country ( Preferred) Fluency in English and French (Preferred ) Responsibilities: Implementing strategic plans for the supply chain, including procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution. Manage the procurement of all food and non-food items, including negotiating contracts with suppliers and ensuring that all products meet KFC's high-quality standards. Oversee the inventory management system and ensure that all restaurants have the supplies they need to operate efficiently and effectively. Manage the transportation and distribution of all food and non-food items to KFC restaurants. Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that all supply chain processes are aligned with the company's overall business goals. Monitor the performance of the supply chain and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement new supply chain technologies and processes. Develop and support local market supply chain team Competencies Cross functional communication with operations, marketing and finance Problem solving and analysis Judgment and decision making Innovation People Development; Delegation; Time Management; Excellent orientation; Accountability; goal setting; Customer orientation; Demand Management; Inventory Management. Salary – Market Related (depending on experience) Application Process: