Job Title: Supply Chain Director

Category: Supply Chain Director; Operations,

Location: Addis Ababa HQ

Employment Type: Full time

Position Title: Supply Chain Director

Report to: VP Operations

Salary: As company scale and negotiable on earning history of candidate

Benefits: attractive work related allowances and benefit packages

Moti Engineering P.L.C is an ICT Company, which established by 2006 and engaged in supply of banking automation, IT material and solutions providing business. Works aiming to create more customer satisfaction. We’re growing, innovative specializing in banking automation, and executed a lot in payment solution technology - from introduction, installation and maintenance services of ATM. Highly qualified in ICT infrastructure and networking projects execution and Management works. We are available throughout the country (70 centres) from regional city of main branch to woreda level small towns.

For further information please visit our website http://www.motiengineering.com/ for details of our business.

Now Moti is looking for competent Supply Chain Director for immediate vacant filling (hire).

Job Purpose,

Under the direction of the Operations VP, the Director will be accountable for all supply chain activities within the business including, Warehouse operations, Inventory Management, Procurement, Logistics, Scheduling, Supplier engagement & Development and budgetary control. The role requires the Director to develop, in consultation with the Human Resources Department, recruitment, retention & succession planning policies, undertake specialized ‘in-house’ training and be the ‘go-to’ executive for all matters relating to Supply Chain. In addition, the Director may be required to undertake specific projects on behalf of MOTI Engineering PLC as directed as well as maintaining liaison with other business units & Third-party Authorities.

As a member of the Management team the Director will participate in the general running and directional strategy of the business providing expert specialized advice as appropriate.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Operations

• Purchasing Activities

• Inbound logistics including customs clearance and storage

• Inventory Control and reconciliation

• Budget & expenditure control Selection, recruitment, training and retention of supply chain executives, managers and operators.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities:

Working with MOTI Management team, you will provide Supply Chain expertise and knowledge to assist all functions to meet their strategic objectives. This may include but not be limited to the following:

Oversee Supply Chain activities to ensure targets are met, supply availability is maintained & contribute to ‘right-first-time’ service SLA targets.

Oversee the Warehouse operation comprising Spare Parts, Stationaries, Tools, Maintained Modules, Accessories, miscellaneous equipment’s and any other business required inventories/Stocks.

Ensuring FIFO protocols, inventory management, participation in stock reconciliation activities, safe storage of items, safe and efficient warehouse operations, security protocols and all necessary documentation.

Schedule, Control & Monitor Import purchases ensuring lowest TCO while managing desired quality, inbound freight optimization and timing, ensuring minimum inventory levels and cash flow management with due regard to economic pressures & FX availability.

Schedule, Control & Monitor domestically sourced purchases ensuring lowest TCO while managing desired quality, inbound freight optimization while selecting, developing and promoting local suppliers, developing enduring relationships ensuring JTI management controls.

Assure category-based Portfolio Procurement Management system is applied and implement continuous improvements based on frequent price surveys.

Ensure legal compliance with Ethiopian Governmental Standards & Industry practices.

Provide expert advice to Safety Supervisor, participate fully and motivate reports in all safety awareness programs, activities and safety committee.

Represent the company (or nominee) as the ‘Supply Chain Representative’ of MOTI Engineering on external committees, government bodies, Banks and committees.

Working with all Directors and HR Manager develop strategies to recruit, retain and develop junior management and supervisory staff within the supply chain operations.

Support & consult to Customer Support Service Department (Operations) to maximize client acceptance and service excellence.

Be responsible and accountable for sourcing and supplying specific items including Spare parts, tools & other materials.

Will closely interact and support Customer Support Service, Professional Support Services, Project Management Section, Quality Assurance unit & Sales and Marketing management teams.

Maintain necessary contact with key suppliers, service providers, customers, industry associations and government representatives to achieve the objectives of the company

Ensure all activities related to the function comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards Participate in the company’s Management team meetings, strategy, Health & Safety program, insurance/benefits committees and others as required.

As part of the Management participate in the development and growth of the company.

The position involves meeting targets articulated in sales plans, Service SLA’s in terms of service & supply quality, timeliness and cost.

Drive & Chairs D&OP Meetings in the absence of VP Operations.

Participate and present activities needed for S& OP meetings.

Initiate and/or participate in Company wise technical reviews, audits or investments.

Other duties and activities as reasonably directed by the General Manager or other senior executives of the company.

Additional Responsibilities:

By close liaison & communication, support all senior managers in meeting company and departmental requirements among all categories i.e. Operations, Quality, Compliance, Procurement, Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Internal Audit and within the department including operational targets viz-a-vie

Inventory levels, quality control and management, JIT, Customs Clearance & compliance, Spare Part Maintenance & Manufacturing, Budget development, data registry. The scope of these activities will include but not be limited to:

Develop and prepare for the timely preparation of consolidated budgets, reports, forecasts and manage those activities under your control such that agreed targets are met. In consultation with senior management team develop a benchmark system which allows intra-company comparisons of key technical metrics including Quality department, Workshop

Facilities & Compliance, Service, Consumption and Operations efficiencies.

Implement procedures & processes within the supply chain team to ensure a high level of professional integrity to prevent members being compromised, participating in or exposed to inappropriate conduct.

Monitor competitor activity in terms of logistics, purchases and availability.

Identify and develop new Distribution & manufacturing sites as required.

Monitor and improve Supply Chain metrics including but not limited to TCO, JTI, Stock

Management, inventory control, loading & transit, days of inventory, stock out, supplier performance, inbound quality Management.

Job Requirements

Confident and highly motivated individual with a proactive attitude.

High levels of attention to detail.

Ability to manage workloads efficiently and meet multiple deadlines.

A self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation and work closely with other team members.

Ability to influence and persuade others.

Interest in and commitment to, the success of the firm.

The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as descriptive statistics and accounting concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills:

Requires ability to operate office equipment such as PC, Microsoft suite of programs, calculator, PDA and telephone.

Good Communication, Networking abilities and Driving Skills.

People management skills, interpersonal skills, Problem Solving Skills, Conflict resolution Skills.

Personal Appearance:

The manager must dress in a professional manner and maintain a high level of personal hygiene and appearance.

Personal Integrity:

The manager must exhibit a very high level of personal integrity, leading by example and engender same level of personal ethics with the Supply Chain team.

Language Skills:

Language Skill Proficiency

Speaking Reading Writing

• Amharic Fluent Fluent Fluent

• English Fluent Fluent Fluent

Ability to prepare, read, analyses and interpret budgets, financial reports and regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to present information and respond to inquiries from senior management, contractors and employees.

Qualification

Knowledge of Warehouse & Inventory Management, Procurement, International purchase terms, Ethiopian Customs clearance, negotiation skills and personnel management.

Excellent commercial knowledge and service operation experience.

Education

Post Graduate Degree in either supply chain management, Business Administration & Similar Sciences.

Experience

Minimum 10 year’s work experience in a similar field as Supply Chain Manager.

How to Apply

Only qualified & interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy position:

1. Please Download the “Job applicants Summery of Qualification” form & complete it properly;

1.1. For On Line Applicant:

- Please attaché and send: the completed Job applicants summery, with your CV & credentials copy only; - stating the position (Supply Chain Director) on the subject line; to email address “recruitment@motiengineering.com” making CC to ‘Vacancy@motiengineering.com’.

1.2. Or physically drop:

- Drop the completed Job applicants summery form with your CV & Copy of your credentials at our Office Located: “Africa Avenue, Mega House / building, 6th floor office No 610, or behind Bole Printing House Beside mezgbe Butchery, or Welo sefer Behind Efoyta Helth Center

For further Information, you can call /Contact on: - 0114-70-14-06 or 0114-70-02-79