Supply Chain Manager

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Job Description

CJ Patel (Pacific) Limited is one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain process to deliver inventory to customers at CJ Patel Pacific Pte Limited. This position reports to Head of Supply Chain & Logistics, CJ Patel Pacific Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Demand and Supply Planning
Demand-supply planning process managed at times Demand forecast for Supply Chain managed at all times  Inventory policy developed and implemented on an on-going basis
2. Inventory management
Inventory managed  Stock on hand managed on an accurate and timely basis  Product life cycle managed Inventory optimized at all times  Cost of inventory purchases managed at all times Product costing process is executed in an accurate and timely manner  Sales forecast to be managed at all times
3. Well informed management
Timeliness, quality and accuracy of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management ensured Daily operational review and report presented timely and accurately Daily operational data to the management is timely and accuracy of information maintained at all times Key performance indicators on weekly basis are informed in time Monthly report presentation is accurate and supports decision making Ad-hoc information requests by management and shareholders, for decision-making purposes, addressed in a timely manner
4. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to all staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with management and HR Department. Succession planning ensured
5. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
6. CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited's values upheld and demonstrated at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values
Product's Stakeholders
1. Relationship management
Prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders optimized at all times Stakeholder engagement managed at all times

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
People
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Operational
Stock Control	Acquire and monitor stock to meet business needs

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Diploma	Manufacturing/Production/Logistics, Accounting/Finance
Desirable
Degree	Accounting/Finance

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of three to five years' experience in operational/supply chain/ warehouse management
2. Strong time management and multi-tasking skills, detail oriented, accurate and organised
3. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills
4. Computer literate and good documentation skills

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
External
Customers
Suppliers
Statutory Authorities

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Challenger	Queries, tests information/beliefs and provokes thought.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.