Planning Officer Supply Chain
Position Objective
The Planning Officer, of
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
- Develop 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 commodity forecasts
- Analyze 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 an emphasis in mathematics,
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 by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and
testimonials addressed as below and should reach the Chief Executive Officer no
later than 31st January 2024.
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.
