SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Responsibilities
Lead supply chain operational functions by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that supply chain activities comply with local laws and regulations, such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System.
Design and continuously review the structure for customer service workload to ensure efficiency, meet changing needs and maintaina high level of performance by training, coaching, and monitoring staff to ensure good customer relations, responsiveness, and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Liaise with sales teams, supply chain, and another relevant stakeholders to ensure that customer expectations are met and that any issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner through effective teamwork and good communication.
Initiate, drive, and follow-up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.
Arrange and participate in management meetings to coordinate and facilitate improvement activities within MENA supply chain.
Ensure close and efficient daily cooperation between local and regional supply chain teams.
Develop and deliver applicable supply chain investment plans according to business needs in compliance with Jotun HSEQ and technical requirements.
Ensure efficient Logistics setup to meet customers current and future needs, ensure stock management is within required levels and balance the approach with sufficient working capital balance.
Develop strong understanding of trade agreements within Africa and Middle East and develop trade routes that maximize the efficiency and profitability whilst reducing the lead times to customer markets.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or any relevant field
Minimum of 6 years of experience working in the construction industry or paints industry within Supply Chain / Operations
English is essential.
Strong organizational skills and proactive mindset
Personal Qualities
Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy
Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self-development
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
What we offer
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
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WHO WE ARE
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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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