QSSK-MDG-SCA-SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Experienced
JOB TITLE: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST
About this Job
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client in the manufacturing Industry, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Supply Chain Analyst to work in Nakuru with travels to other site locations.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the optimization and efficiency of the organization's supply chain operations.
They are responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights to improve inventory management, logistics, procurement, and overall supply chain performance.
The Supply Chain Analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance the organization's competitiveness and profitability.
The Supply Chain Analyst shall work closely with procurement and project teams to provide analytical and reporting capabilities in support of the function goals and objectives for the Group. S/he shall work closely with key entity stakeholders to collate, analyze and interpret data for management decision making.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement and reduce costs
  • Generate Group procurement performance reports, reporting tools, KPIs, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Build RG procurement functions capability in performance reporting across entities
  • Assess RG supply chains, operating practices, processes, methods, to identify opportunities to optimize the same and advise initiatives to improve efficiencies
  • Work with functional teams in the implementation of supply chain optimization projects
  • Collaborate with IT and SAP system architects to develop a system or tools for gathering, interrogating and storing procurement data
  • Coordinate the procurement team to develop and update the functional risk register. Be accountable for keeping the risk register across the group updated at all times. 
  • Work with Finance to optimize the supplier payments process by designing an aged invoice tracker that helps identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Work with key functions i.e. finance in defining and sharing reports on activities impacting procurement
  • Support on other strategic sourcing procurement activities as and when required
  • Conduct site trainings on reporting requirements & objectives to supply chain teams and key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
  • Stakeholder management: maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Minimum, Qualifications and Skills
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply chain management or Business related field
  • Certifications in data analytics
  • 5+ years practical experience in data analysis, dashboards, reporting,
  • CIPS or similar qualifications is an added advantage
  • Project Management skills and experience is an added advantage
  • Proven experience as Supply Chain Analyst or similar role
  • Excellent data mining, analysis skills and reporting skills
  • Experience in using data to develop insights to improve supply chain process
  • Enhanced numerical aptitude and logical thinker with above average attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask - managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines
  • Experience in creating dashboards for management reports
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Results driven, self-starter, independent, takes initiative
  • Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, SQL tools and mathematical analysis and SAP ERP system
  • Experience in Procurement and supply chain management is an added advantage
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.
https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/iE74iopfyH/QSSKSCASUPPLY-CHAIN-ANALYST
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
 
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