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Assistant Manager Planning & Supply Chain Management

BURN Manufacturing
Full time
Apply by 30 March 2021

Job description

 

  • Determine the required materials and management processes for new and existing products using Microsoft NAV ERP and generating purchase orders.
  • Develop and maintain all MRP and downstream processes related to MRP in Microsoft NAV
  • Ensure all output data from MRP is accurate and undertake analysis for any deviations and errors.
  • Negotiate terms, production lead times, follow up for payment (as per terms) for international material suppliers.
  • Manage inventory levels based on customer demand, agreed min-max stock levels and financial requirements.
  • Track production volumes, and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends. Undertake risk assessment and mitigation activities on material availability.
  • Develop, prepare and share planning reports and trends as required
  • Ensure proper records keeping of all related documents including Duty Remission, inbound items, clearing documentation.
  • Coordinate with departments for clear specifications for accurate supply chain processes.
  • Supply and demand planning and spend analysis and communicate of action plans.
  • Manage all inbound logistics for materials, spares, parts and other incoming component.
  • Negotiate and develop contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.
  • Aid in Reconciliation of duty remission scheme materials and lodging of documents with KRA.
  • Create and implement procurement strategies and processes that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry whilst driving continuous improvement.

Requirements-Hiring manager to fill in desired characteristics:

  • Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or equivalent
  • Experience in procurement from Asia especially China and India with knowledge of freight forwarding requirements in Asia and Kenya
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV
  • Experience in international sourcing and hard supplier negotiations skills
  • Good understanding of import and export processes
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Self-Starter and Self-driven 

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About BURN Manufacturing

Vision

Impacting lives and forests through efficient cooking appliances.

Corporate Overview

BURN Manufacturing designs, produces, and distributes Africa’s best-selling, fuel efficient biomass, electric, hybrid and liquid fuel cooking appliances. Not only do our products save money, fuel, and natural resources, but they also dramatically reduce harmful indoor smoke emissions which can cause significant health problems, even death.

With more than 1.2Millon+ stoves sold since commencing manufacturing operations in 2013, BURN has established itself as Africa’s most trusted cookstove brand thanks to our unwavering commitment to innovative research and design, manufacturing excellence, and customer care.

BURN is now the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our solar-powered facility currently has a capacity of 45,000 stoves per month. We are proud to employ 400 team members throughout Kenya and East Africa, and support a workforce which is 50 percent female, thus empowering women in roles traditionally considered to be “for men only.”

Among our national and global honors, we have received the 2018 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneers Award for being among the world’s leaders in clean energy solutions, the 2018 Swiss Energy and Climate Summit Award for our pitch on the impact of clean-burning stoves, and the 2015 Ashden Green Energy International Award for empowering women with new economic opportunities.

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