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Friday, November 4, 2011

UAC Foods Limited: General Manager-Supply Chain

UAC Foods Limited is Nigeria's leading manufacturer and marketer of tasty and nourishing convenience foods and drinks. It operates two categories namely "Snacks" and "Beverages".

We are currently searching for (i) 'General Manager - Supply Chain ‘to develop and implement strategies that will progressively enhance and broaden the integrated processes among operations, purchasing, logistics and suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process for sustainable long term competitive advantage.


Job Title: General Manager-Supply Chain


Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Supply Chain will manage the supply chain process in collaboration with channel partners to create customer satisfaction.

Specific Job Roles
Establish forecasting, S&OP and processes that harmonize efforts of functional work streams towards category and customer advantage.
Develop strategic alliances with global technology partners.
Analyze global trends, focusing on micro economic issues within specific global geographies to determine most competitive sourcing and supply channels.
Identify strategic opportunities aimed at deriving commercial advantage through closer collaboration with suppliers in sourcing raw materials.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies from strategic procurement – i.e. request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP) and Tender Evaluations.
Build supplier partnerships/loyalty and intimacy that will promote overall business growth.
Build strategic alliances with service providers with a view to refocusing internally on core competencies to enhance resource utilization.
To plan and arrange for proper clearance and the receipt of all imported equipment/spares speedily.

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate must have;
A first degree in Applied or Social Sciences.
15 years work experience at managerial level of which at least 7
years must be in related work area.
Cross functional/Category experience
Strategic and commercial track record
Knowledge of competitors and market dynamics
Computer literate (MS Office)
Supply Chain Analysis
Project Management skills.
Negotiation skills.
Relationship Management
Fleet and Route Management
Leadership skills.
Strategic thinking skills.
Ability to implement systems.
Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Sound understanding of business principles and processes.
Team player.
Coaching and mentoring ability
Coordinating and organizing ability
Strong analytical skills
Assertiveness
High level of attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
People development and Management skills

Method of Application
To apply, please send your resume to careers@uacnplc.com not later than 17th November 2011.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

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