Job Title: Head, Supply Chain-Commercial Manager
Location
Rivers
Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, Logistics, Sales, Marketing
Job Summary
The Head Supply Chain is responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell by the company ensuring the right product mix is available on time every time and at the right price to meet customer demand. The Head Supply Chain will also manage the distribution and wholesale of products available for sale to maximize the company’s profits at all times.
Job Function
Analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels
Managing plans for stock levels
Reacting to changes in demand and logistics
Maintains an awareness of current sales trends and assesses impact on business needs
Creates business plan for the company, supermarket or category and communicates same
Creates end-to-end sales plan, display plans and ad plans customized for each Category
Review sales, profit and promotional performance by Division.
Locates and select new products.
Prices merchandise in line with corporate pricing strategies, maintaining competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential
Participates in floor planning and planogramming processes
Maintains comprehensive awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape
Sourcing, selecting and negotiating terms of contracts with suppliers towards maximizing sales and profits for the supermarket;
Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products;
Participating in promotional activities;
Overseeing the proper set up and operations of the distribution centre
Ensuring proper controls and minimal shrinkage to the company’s inventory
Managing the inbound and outbound distribution and logistics function of the company to ensure that goods reach the company’s locations on time every time
Organising and managing a sales workforce for identifying and servicing wholesale customers of goods in the company’s inventory
Managing the profitable wholesale operations of the company
Preparing reports and forecasting sales levels;
Presenting new ranges to management for consideration;
Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand;
Training and mentoring staff
Any other duties are assigned to you by management
Education and Requirement
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration or relevant field
MBA will be an added advantage
Familiar with a variety of the retail concepts, practices, and procedures
Should have extensive supplier contacts
Excellent leadership skills
Good analytical skills
Ability to multitask
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Assertive
Strong financial and commercial skills
Proven track record of success at retail buying
Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience in grocery food and non-food category buying, storage and wholesale operations in a world-class supermarket chain.
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