Key Responsibilities:

Local Inventory Control, Distribution & Supply Chain

• Review costs in line with SLA to analyze and identify opportunities for savings within distribution charges received from Logistics providers.
• Review & intercompany & 3rd party stock invoices in preparation for approval for payment
• Own the link between supply chain activities locally, from manufacturers, between the divisions and the outsourced distributor company (DSV).
• Overseeing full inventory control function – Stock replenishment planning, P.O. creation, GRV and correction of negative stock balances.
• Daily communications to Customer Experience Team regarding any item, specific changes or constraints in demand or supply.
• Manage opportunity costs related to emergency shipments
• Analysis of products with short shelf life, and product with high inventory levels, and take appropriate actions to minimize shrinkage
• Full order management and customer SLA tracking

Materials Management

• Ensure item master maintenance (completeness, accuracy & integrity) Barcodes, list numbers etc.
• Manage communication and maintenance of stock item number changes.

Compliance Export & Customs Duty

• Quarterly reviewing of all ADD tariff codes
• Assisting with the management of export customers
• Ensure compliance to all applicable local and international Abbott Policies & Procedures and all applicable government legislation (eg customs and duty , export documentation requirements etc)

Adhoc

• Lead drive and monitor continuous improvement in the business through established business excellence programs.
• Host regular meetings with DSV to manage SLA and report to management on DSV KPI performance.
• Prepare & present monthly review of order entry statistics & DSV outsource provider performance
• Prepare and report on daily sales performance for the Division, run rates, and performance against plan.
• Completion of tasks assigned of a general nature to assist the division in achieving department goals
• Oversea month end close process
• Project support

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a medical distribution or FMCG Logistics environment.
• 3 years experience in line management experience is essential.
• ERP Experience (SAP S4Hana, symphony, etc).
• Customer Service experience in related environment is essential.
• Logistics- Import and Export and Local Distribution experience is required.
• Materials Management experience within a Multinational environment including Africa Logistics .
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
• Excellent Planning & Organizing skills.

Education :

• Tertiary qualification and /or Demand & Supply Chain qualification/Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in imports and Exports is preferable .