Supply Chain Operations Manager Job Vacancy at Cola Kenya

Job Title: Supply Chain Operations Manager
JOB ID     23413
LOCATION(S)     Kenya
CITY/CITIES     Nairobi
SPECIFIC LOCATION    
JOB TYPE    
Full Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED    
25%
RELOCATION PROVIDED    
No
SHIFT    
N/A
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:
The closing date is Wednesday,  4th July 2012
•Work with stakeholders across the system to ensure Stills supply chain operational effectiveness to support systems delivery of ABP
•Develop and implement the demand and operational framework across for Stills Portfolio across the BU

Key Responsibilities
•Work with Country Teams to determine and obtain the forecast for Stills beverages in the respective Franchises
•Implement a demand planning system across the  Franchises
•Collaborate with key stakeholders: Bottlers/Sales, Marketing, Commercialization, and Procurement to improve forecast accuracy and reduce waste; and communicate the demand with the various supply points
•Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure adequate inventory at supply points and  within the supply chain
•Develop demand planning capabilities and support system in scaling them up across the Business Unit: Franchise Bottlers’ , Supply Chain Hub Operations, toll-packer management, finished goods export/import business, juice foodservice etc
•Collect, process, and analyze performance data to identify business plan variances using established systems and ad-hoc problem solving
•Coordinate suppliers, concentrate plants, production, R & D, and product commercialization in order to execute new product launches timeously, and ensure continuity of supply
•Hold regular routines with the stakeholders to anticipate and fulfill the demand

Financial/Job Scope
Volume (Unit case/gallons) – 2012 – TBC
Foodservice Customer Locations – new
Brands/Products – 4 brands, 10+ products, 25+ SKUs
Product Launches Annually – 3-5
Countries – 39
Currencies – multiple (mainly USD)
Bottlers & types – multiple
Suppliers – Multiple

Organizational Impact/Influence
INTERNAL
KO Technical, R&D, and Commercialization, Juice Cross-function team incl. Marketing, Innovation, Procurement, Finance.

EXTERNAL
Bottler Supply Chain (Production & Procurement), Distributors  ,CPS,  Toll Packers, Processers, Packaging Suppliers

Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct reports: None

Indirect Reports :  Bottler Supply Chain (Production & Procurement), Distributors  ,CPS,  Toll Packers, Processers, Packaging Suppliers

Related Job Requirements/Qualifications
Technical Skills:
•Supplier Management
•Project Management Skills
•Strong analytical skills
•Capability building
•Communication Skills
•Collaboration Skills
•Strategic Influencing Skills
•MS Office ( Excel, Powerpoint , Outlook)

Required Experience
•At least 5-8 years of relevant experience with FMCG in demand planning and supply chain

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. Professional qualifications in supply management will be an added advantage.

Cultural Diversity
•Responsibility and Interaction with Multiple ethnic and cultural exposure - internally and externally.
•Oral & Written proficiency in English. Knowledge of French & Portuguese will be an added advantage

Analysis
•Taking the lead in determining areas of accountability and determining how to accomplish and prioritize goals.
•Leverage scale to drive cost sufficiency
•Most of the problems to be solved require in-depth and broad Supply Chain expertise, creativity and flexibility in order to evaluate all different aspects, supported by highly developed inter-personal relationship, collaboration, as well as effective communication skills.
•The job demands flexibility and ability to work in a  fast paced and dynamic business. 

Judgement and Decision -Making
This business is emerging as one of the fastest growing categories in the business unit and requires innovative supply chain intervention particularly, in terms of structures, systems, and processes.

Working Conditions
As per the region

Travel Requirements
Potential 25 – 40% Domestic & International travel



At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment.  We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day.  Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Relocation costs are not provided for this job. By applying for this job, candidates understand and acknowledge that the Company will not provide relocation assistance or support and that relocation will be entirely the responsibility of the candidate
How to Apply;
http://www.virtualvender.coca-cola.com/na_application.jsp