Kerry Group Plc - Founded in 1972 in Co. Kerry, Ireland, the Kerry Group has annualised sales in excess of €7 Billion and supplies over 18,000 food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established over 150 manufacturing sites, operate in over 30 countries, and employ 25,000 people worldwide.
Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a supplier of choice for our regional and local customers. With over 4,500 employees across the Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Kerry has many exciting opportunities at our many Development & Application Centres, Sales Offices and Manufacturing sites. Spread over 18 countries - and growing - Kerry plays a large role in supplying food & beverage solutions to this diverse region.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist, West Africa
Requisition ID: 66145
Location: Lagos
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role with at least 2 years’ experience with Import/Exports activities within the West African Market
Experience of SAP and Microsoft Office –Suite usage
Work experience in Food & Beverage, Food Service, or Ingredients / Flavor industries will be a great advantage
Cost management experience
Good understanding of Food Management System, and Safety Environment Management System
Proven capability to manage, monitor and review all import activities PO, shipment, ETA port and ETA warehouse
Problem solving abilities, good organizational skills and follow-through
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing environment
French Language skills a distinct advantage.
Personal Competencies:Strong project coordination and management skills – challenges the status quo.
Ability to communicate to a wide variety of levels including senior Kerry and customer executives while conveying strategic information.
Ability to continually develop self-competence.
Strong Influencing and Collaboration Skills
Likes autonomy, is pro-active in decision making and is results driven
Manages change effectively with proven experience of coaching and developing a team.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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