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Job Description

Position Objective

The Planning officer, Supply Chain is responsible for planning and tracking of KEMSA Supply Chain activities. This position develops commodity supply chain plans (demand, inventory, distribution and supply plans) that align the operational units’ work schedules in a coordinated approach to achieve operational and organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities

 Analyzes unit commodity volume from customer orders to prepare historical records for forecasting purposes

 Works closely with Customer Service team members to validate abnormalities in customer demand history

 Develops KEMSA’s commodity level operational, Category/Grouping and Strategic forecasts

 Measures forecast accuracy levels to identify areas for improvement

 Facilitates forecast and quantification discussions in planning meetings for the assigned categories/groups.

 Works with Ministry personnel to understand changes in the business climate that would impact forecasted volume

 Incorporates human intelligence into the commodity forecasts

 Analyzes the Stock Status report to identify and correct out-of-stock and expiry situations

 Works closely with Warehouse Receiving and Procurement to coordinate inbound receipts on a timely and needed basis

 Tracks commodity fill rate performance to maximize customer service levels

 Provides inventory analysis to determine minimum stocking levels based on demand and lead time uncertainty

 Prepares inventory reports that identify average coverage levels and abnormal deviations

 Compares actual procurement orders against the unconstrained requirements to provide visibility of over or under procurement levels

Qualifications and experience

 Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supply chain management or logistics function

 Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in mathematics, and statistics, supply chain or relevant technical field

 Understanding and experience in ERP or Supply Chain Planning software capabilities a plus

 Supply Chain and Lean Six Sigma qualifications and certifications a plus

Required Skills

 Strong analytical skills

 Advanced computer skills using MS Excel

 Strong drive and curiosity to find solutions to problems

 Clear communication and writing skills

 Exceptional organizational skills

How To Apply

Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the following requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board (for University Graduates)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Clearance

Those interested and who meet the above requirements are invited to apply for the job.

The application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials addressed as below should reach the Chief Executive Officer.

The applicant’s envelope should quote the Reference Number of the position they are applying for.

Ag. Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority,
13 Commercial Street Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 47715-0010,
NAIROBI
Attn. Director HR & Administration

‘The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Gender Equality’.

NOTE: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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