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Supply Chain Specialist I

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Full Remote
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South Africa

Offer summary

Key responsabilities:

  • Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts.
  • Develop and implement inventory control strategies.
  • Coordinate transportation and logistics activities.
  • Collaborate on accurate demand forecasts.
  • Identify inefficiencies in supply chain processes.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Biotech: Biology + Technology Large https://www.thermofisher.com/
10001 Employees
HQ: Waltham
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Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

  • Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards
  • Develop and implement effective inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and reduce stockouts or overstocks
  • Conduct regular inventory analysis to identify slow-moving or obsolete items and recommend appropriate action
  • Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including arranging shipments, managing freight costs, and tracking delivery schedules
  • Work closely with carriers and freight forwarders to optimize delivery routes and transit times
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and upcoming promotions or events
  • Adjust inventory plans accordingly to meet changing demand patterns and seasonal fluctuations
  • Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain process and propose and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
  • Streamline processes for order processing, procurement, and demand fulfillment to increase efficiency and meet customer expectations
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to supply chain operations
  • Supply Chain reporting
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain
  • Planning and implementing supply chain optimization projects
  • Tracking KPIs and reporting on performance
  • Planning and implementing supply chain optimization projects
  • Finding the most cost-efficient shipment methods and procedures
  • Pursuing improvement in all aspects of the supply chain by reviewing current methodology and processes
  • Researching and finding the most cost-efficient shipment methods and procedures
  • Identifying and analyzing supply chain trends
  • Accurately maintain Master Data
  • Participate in and drive OTIF (On Time In Full)
  • Participate Monthly S&OP review
  • Lead Weekly Demand review meetings for all divisions with Commercial team, ensuring agreed minimum required stock cover maintained per division as per key performance indicator
  • Maintain ERP system housekeeping for demand and supply

Required profile

Experience

Industry :
Biotech: Biology + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking

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