Materials Planning & Imports Manager, Uganda

Materials Planning & Imports Manager, Uganda
External Job Title Materials Planning & Imports Manager, Uganda
AutoReqId 32360BR
Function Procurement
Type of Job Full Time - Exempt
Country Uganda
External Job Description
ROLE PROFILE
Job Title: Materials Planning & Imports Manager, Uganda
Context/Scope:
UBL operates in a land locked region with high competition in terms of product quality and cost. 70% of its inputs are imported. To meet these challenges, provision of an unbroken chain of materials / components / finished products for manufacture goods / sale on time for the customer base. The role is charged with timely release of requirements to internal customers, ensuring that the requirements are delivered on time to the company using the correct carrier.
Materials Planning & Imports Manager ensures that:
The range of goods handled cover a broad range – Capital Equipment, new IS systems, raw materials, components, Point Of Sale material and spares.
The incumbent is responsible for:
1. Material planning and delivery - scheduling, validation and implementation of company’s material requirement strategy for raw materials and components.
2. Imports coordination - managing the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all imports activities. S/he will also work closely with different departments for inbound logistics strategy.
3. Ensuring that there’s a consistent flow of requirements flowing inward as per EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship.
4. Ensuring the inbound processes comply with Diageo standards, procedures and controls.
Externally, the incumbent works with local / overseas suppliers, Customs Authorities and ensure total control over the supply chain from point of origin to plant, while ensuring the best total value.
Generally ensures the Coordination between Supply planning, and customer Delivery functions with ensuring steady supply of spirits and beer raw materials
Market Complexity:
The supply market is complex and volatile due to legislation, customs processes, and monopoly in some of the inputs we purchase. The company imports about 70% of its total requirements. Most of the local suppliers have very low capabilities
The company has a large supplier base and is user specification driven. But there is clearly a high vendor related risk link to low capabilities and contract coverage
This calls for a step change towards effective, efficient and proactive inbound strategies for operations, introduction of modern and best practice in inbound process for amazing operations and relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.
Purpose of Role:
To Define and execute materials planning strategy, with linkage to company strategy.
To monitor KPI’s of virtual inbound chain for accurate delivery forecasts, zero tolerance to demurrage.
To develop and manage policy and procedures which ensure UBL’s full compliance of customs / border regulations, as well as other regulations.
TOP 3-5 Accountabilities
• Planning, scheduling, control, and forecasting of materials and products requirement to meet company objectives and internal customer requirements.
• Managing and directing the entire inbound logistics process for raw/pack materials, finished goods (Beer and Spirits), Point Of Sale , spare parts and any other imports.
• Effective risk management and governance of the imports process – customs, GPA, stock policy, cost control, elimination of out of stock.
• Build Key relationship for value with Key stake holders in the supply chain.
• Guide the business regarding developments in customs and border policies.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Qualifications
BBA, B.Com or related field.
Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics added Advantage.
CIPS added advantage.
SAP training / understanding.
Experience
• Good communication, negotiation skills, ability to analyze financial and technical data and a solid understanding of supply chain management.
• Good at decision making and planning.
• At least five (5) years experience with FMCG’s in Procurement.
• Extensive knowledge in customs / border regulation

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