20 Inventory Specialist jobs in Egypt

**JOB SUMMARY**

CPS (Commercial Products Supply) is a key part of the Advantaged Supply Chain of the Technical Function of The Coca-Cola Company. CPS manufactures concentrates and beverage bases for sale to bottling partners all over the world. This global organization manages a network of 19 manufacturing plants in 18 different countries along with 2 office locations (Atlanta & Drogheda, Ireland). CPS also manages complex additional materials supply chains (e.g. juice, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) on behalf of bottling partners

The Cairo Inventory Specialist is a key member of the Plant Planning & Logistics team of Cairo and will be responsible for Inventory Management to ensure adequate monitoring of inventory KPI’s such as WOS, AOS, MRB and products freshness, as well as maintaining the SAP & WH technologies power user activities such as SAP WM, ITS Mobile and GLS.

This role oversees inventory analysis ensuring proper inventory levels and managing inventory at risk while also ensuring the plant has an updated planning parameters which reflect the desired inventory policy for each SKU or products/ingredients group. The Inventory Specialist will collaborate with a cross functional teams within the plant.

This role will also be responsible for monitoring the products freshness to ensure that products are available for customer orders with adequate shelf life.

**KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Collaborate with Master Schedulers to develop a written inventory policy for all F.G SKU’s whether at SKU level or Product Group level, ensure that this policy is reviewed and updated frequently, and any change is reflected in SAP planning parameters with clear business rational.
- Monitoring the Finished Goods WOS every week, and identify the top 10 SKU’s per MRP controller with high WOS value to be analyzed by Master Schedulers vs. inventory policy and ensure there is a clear narrative and corrective actions in place.
- Monitoring the Ingredients WOS every week, and identify the top 10 SKU’s per MRP controller with high WOS value to be analyzed by Vendor Schedulers vs. inventory policy and ensure there is a clear narrative and corrective actions in place.
- Reporting the plant WOS results for both Ingredients and F.G on monthly basis with trend charts, and supported by narrative for off-track records and clear corrective actions with assigned owner/s for each action.
- Monitoring the Age of Stock (AOS) report for ingredients and F.G every week and identify the missing information in SAP to be shared with the owners (CRM for F.G, MS for BCH and VS for Ingredients and packaging materials).
- Follow up with all stakeholders to submit the missing information of AOS before the next report run.
- Maintaining the governance of AOS routines through measuring and analyzing the conformance to standard (% of missing information in AOS report, % of actions completion on time, Cost avoidance in USD).
- Responsible for leading the Age of Stock meetings on weekly basis and share the summary of High/Medium risks with the stake holders (Finance, CRM, Planning and VS) and agree on the required actions to mitigate those risks.
- Responsible for maintaining the MRB routine to measure plants inventory losses driven by CPS activities, and follow up with relevant functions on the execution of MRB actions. As well as measure the plant inventory losses driven by a decision made by a BU or Bottler, and follow up with CRM and Finance on provisions submission and approvals are obtained from the relevant BU’s.
- Proactively identify and evaluate all finished products at risk (less 50% of remaining shelf life) to avoid obsolescence and to effectively manage inventory, to minimize negative financial impact across the total supply chain.
- Responsible for preparing and sharing the list of materials ready for destruction every month with the key stakeholders (QSE, Finance & WH) and follow up on the destruction report issuance and approvals.
- Responsible for write off of nonconforming items after ensuring all process steps and supporting documents were completed
- SAP Power User for Ware House activities through maintaining the following responsibilities:

- ITS Mobile Power User through maintaining the following responsibilities:
Act as the main contact for ITS operations issues resolution. Contact global support team to escalate and resolve issues as needed Responsible for the prioritization and roll out of ITS Mobile enhancements in collaboration with the global development team. This includes collecting users feedbacks and training users on new enhancements
- GLS Power User through maintaining the following responsibilities:
Quick resolution of on line label issues during production. Contact global support team to escalate and resolve issues as needed Develop the label master image for new templates or modifications to existing ones
- ** Compliance & Governance** - **Ensure that all activities are carried out in a way supporting the Co

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
Together, we can transform healthcare around the world. At Medtronic, we push the boundaries of what technology, therapies and services can do to relieve pain, restore health and extend life.
We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. That makes it an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We offer a position where you will analyse, develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and manufacturing location decisions in support of business objectives. Monitor key performance indicators for sales and operations planning, cost-to-serve performance data and coordinate cross-functional working teams to increase the effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:**
+ Inventory Management at the local distribution center (DC)and assure replenishment is on track
+ Maintain high level of analysis and follow up to assure meeting the required business needs
+ Monitoring inbound flow to assure on time availability of Inventory.
+ Material Master Follow up
+ Analyse short dated &Non-Moving Inventory detail to identify action plans and improvement opportunities
+ Seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain department by reviewing current methodology and process
+ Track KPIs and report on supply chain's performance such as Inventory Weeks of coverage, PLC (Product Life Cycle) , Short dated and Slow Moving & Back orders.
**Required Knowledge and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in SC or Business
+ Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
+ Analytical mind with business acumen
+ Problem-solving attitude
+ Attention to detail
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Outstanding organizational ability for stakeholder management.
**Physical Job Requirements**
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Job Location
Cairo
Job Description
Are you interested in a Supply Chain career in P&G? The Supply Chain Analyst has the analytical overview of the import lanes into Europe. The analyst will use global standard work processes and solutions for the activation of cross-customs border lanes, zooming in into the logistic aspects of such a lane to support the configuration of the relevant systems and sourcing the relevant services for the lane.
In addition, the analyst will use the available sources of information and systems to understand Service parameters, carrier performance, carrier contract adherence, supporting the I Trade Governance team to pro-actively address potential related issues that would impact the business results. He/ she will assist the Lane Managers on report analysis, issue resolutions, and auditing processes. If this sounds exciting to you, read on!
How Success Looks Like Success in the role will require you to help drive business results in the region by combining supply chain knowledge, strong compliance mindset, problem solving, analytical thinking, and good communication & collaboration skills to support in delivering Service, Cash & Cost targets.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?
Responsibilities
+ Execute the supply planning process of inventory planning, requirements planning, production planning, and material planning
+ Develop and maintain finished goods inventory targets by SKU based on service level objectives, forecast error, and replenishment lead times
+ Deliver KPIs such as customer fill rate, Inventories and cost targets
+ Key interface between Stock replenishment, operations, and logistics
+ Identify, resolve and escalate supply chain situation/risk like manufacturing performance, material shortage or demand surge
+ Manage projects that impact the supply chain, such as new product launches or capacity expansions
+ Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Job Qualifications
What makes you the right fit:
+ Bachelor's degree holder with max. 0-3 years of relevant experience - Excluding Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics (Statistics & Data Analysis)
+ Legally eligible to work in Egypt
+ Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Having Highly developed interpersonal skills like communication and presentation skills.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft office tool suite (Excel, Word and Power point)
+ Must Demonstrate ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and orally, to wide variety of audiences
+ Effective working in a matrix organization and multi-level stakeholder management
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - and able to understand and interpret data.
+ Having programming/IT basic Knowledge
+ Having Supply chain knowledge.
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Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000116852
Job Segmentation
Entry Level

**Job Description**:

- Comply withmaterial delivery on time.
- Purchase goods or services that meet the quality and quantity expectations of the organization.
- Evaluate and negotiate contacts with vendors.
- Track inventory and restock goods when needed.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and new products.
- Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in international Transport & Logistics.
- Experience from 4 to 6 years in the commercial real estate industry.
- Excellent in English is a must.
- Expert in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

**Supply chain Advisor**

**Project Overview and Role**:
Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) is a USAID funded project whose objective is to increase Egypt’s international trade by increasing exports from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the activity’s “selected sectors”; Engineering Products, Food Processing, Home têxtiles, Ready Made Garments, Chemicals, Printing and Packaging, and Building Materials
The TRADE Activity will achieve the following three Results:
Enhanced Export Capacity of SMEs, in particular New and Expanding Export
- Ready Enterprises (NEEREs)(1) in the Selected Sectors.
Strengthened Public and Private Trade-Support Institutions (e.g., Trade Associations, Export Councils, etc.); and
Improved Trade and Investment Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Environment

(1) New and Expanding Export Ready Enterprises is a specific term for TRADE that refers to a sub-set of SMEs.

***Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
**OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under the supervision of R1 lead, the supply chain advisor will provide technical assistance in supply chain management to all suppliers (SMEs) of anchor firms that are partners with USAID TRADE. The overarching goals are enhancing the suppliers’ overall competitiveness to meet the required standards of the partnering anchor firms, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and optimizing their supply management processes. A secondary focus involves coordinating TRADE's initiatives, acting as a liaison between Anchor Firms and Suppliers (SMEs). This coordination ensures the effective implementation of action plans and improvement programs, facilitating the seamless integration of suppliers (SMEs) into regional and global supply chains. Additionally, S/he will aim to align those suppliers (SMEs) with sophisticated export market requirements, fostering business growth, and fortifying their resilience in the face of challenging economic conditions.

**Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Support in fostering collaboration between Anchor Firms and the suppliers, and lead the creation of coordinated action plans for sustainable business growth.
- Work in close coordination with the project’s Private Sector Consultant, EAs, TA team, Suppliers (SMEs), and external consultants to ensure the effective implementation of agreed upon improvement plans including certifications, quality, health and safety and other supply chain related issues.
- Conduct follow-ups with Suppliers (SMEs) to ensure the successful implementation of the action plans and associated work plans, in close coordination with Anchor Firms and the project’s team.
- Analyze data derived from Suppliers (SMEs) operations and processes, identifying bottlenecks and other challenges that may impede product delivery, client satisfaction, and international competitiveness.
- Devise cost-effective solutions for Suppliers (SMEs) to meet requirements of Anchor firms.
- Provide coaching and guidance to Suppliers (SMEs)' staff members, addressing matters related to operational efficiency, logistics, handling, health, and safety. This guidance aligns with established Good Manufacturing and Handling Practices (GMHPs) and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Evaluate and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), offering insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor logistics processes to ensure seamless operations, promptly addressing any issues that may arise.
- Maintain and regularly update supply chain records of selected partner Suppliers (SMEs) to reflect the latest developments and improvements.

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**Required Qualifications**:

- Possess previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a comparable role within a prominent logistics, trading, and/or manufacturing establishment engaged in exporting and international trade (10-12 Years of Total Experience).
- Preferably, holding a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing & Engineering, or a related field, providing a solid educational foundation for understanding the intricacies of supply chain dynamics
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of supply chain processes, showcasing a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in international trade.
- Exhibit practical experience with relevant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP MM, highlighting proficiency in leveraging technology for streamlined supply chain operations.
- Display excellent organizational and project management skills, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines effectively.
- Show meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in data analysis and proposing solutions to identified challenges.
- Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills, showcasing the ability to innovate and provide practical solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Possess a strategic and analytical mindset, capable of evaluating and interpreting KPIs to drive c

Description
If you are an experienced supply chain professional with a passion to innovate and contribute in a fast paced growing environment- you might be a good fit to join MENA Supply chain team. The Inbound Supply Chain Manager acts as bridge between business and operations teams and is responsible for seamless planning of inbound freight in to Fulfillment Centers and execution during peak and off peak periods while maximizing vendor and seller experience. This role involves driving critical decisions with cross functional teams and senior leadership and demands strong program management skills along-with an ability to drive data driven discussions. The candidate is expected to have exceptional analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills.
· Set up processes to strengthen inbound supply chain planning with an objective of minimizing cost and maximizing customer/seller experience
· Be owner of seller and vendor experience in the supply chain organization
· Make the existing processes scalable by identifying and implementing available tools/automation
· Rollout best practices from other geographies/ companies to minimize end to end supply chain losses
· Utilize exceptional problem-solving and communication skills to influence business, operations and technical audiences
· Program manage and drive decision making across cross functional teams and senior leadership
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
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**JOB TITLE**:Supply Chain Officer**TEAM/PROGRAMME**:Supply Chain**LOCATION**:Cairo office**GRADE**: 4**TYPE OF CONTRACT**:6 months -Fixed term**CHILD SAFEGUARDING**:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people _either _frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

**ROLE PURPOSE**:
The position holder will be responsible for handling and coordination of supply chain issues, including procurement, warehousing activities in consistency with Save the Children policies and procedures, in the HQ (Cairo)

**SCOPE OF ROLE:
**Reports to**:Supply Chain Manager.

**Staff directly reporting to this post**:TBD

**Travel**: possible travel to governorates around 10-15 %.

**KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY**:

- Follow Save the Children standard procurement practices and keeping records to fulfil audit trail standard.
- To ensure RFIs and RFQs are prepared with accurate information that can lead to accountable and fair competition among suppliers.
- Review newly submitted Purchase Requests (PRs) to ensure information provided are correct and expected date of delivery is achievable considering all workloads. Provide feedback to requesters on how to prepare PRs in correct ways or if some revisions in the PR is required.
- Communicate with requesters in case there are challenges in execution of their PRs to ensure potential delay communicated in advance and that the requesters are aware about the risks.
- Keep track all deadlines or closing date of quotation submissions and facilitate Competitive Bid Analysis (CBA) and/or procurement committee meetings with prior notification delivered to committee members.
- Ensure CBAs and meeting minutes are written accurately and contain important information on how analysis of quotations carried out and what reasons for selection of supplier and ensure the documents are approved.
- Keep track on deadline of delivery stipulated in each Contract/PO and that necessary reminder sent out to suppliers if the deadline is approaching and execute the purchase and delivery of appropriate supplies in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Keep track on payment process and communicate as necessary with suppliers regarding payment progress.
- Ensure necessary authorization / approvals are always obtained on all documents
- Ensure all documents are stored in the database accurately and in timely manner
- Participate in the development of price list, supplier database, prequalified vendor list, and market survey activities.
- Take cover tasks from other colleagues in the department in his or her absence.
- Taking additional responsibilities or other tasks as assigned by line manager.

**BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice **)

**Accountability**:

- holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

**Ambition**:

- sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

**Collaboration**:

- builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

**Creativity**:

- develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- willing to take disciplined risks.

**Integrity**:

- honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant business field is required
- 3- 5 years of work experience in the field of procurement is required.
- Adequate skills on business management and/or ERP systems such as SAP, ARIBA etc.
- High computer skills on MS office programs especially MS Excel
- Experience with Child Rights and Child Rights Programming is desirable
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Highly developed facilitation and capacity building skills.
- Good communication and writing skills in English language is required.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
- Emergency response experience is an asset

**Additional job responsibilities**

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

**Equal Opportunities**

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

**Child Safeguarding**:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process

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**ROLE DESCRIPTION**

**_Title:_**

**_Code:_**
- GM Supply Chain_
- TBA_

**_Role Holder (if currently filled):_**

**_Role archetype_**
- TBA_
- Business Leader_

**_Division/Department_**

**_Grade/Level_**
- Supply Chain_
- TBA_

**_Reporting to_**

**_Location_**
- Country Manager_
- Assigned Head Office**_Managing/Leading (if applicable):_**

**_Date of last revision_**
- Head of Department_
- August 2018_

**Role Purpose**:
The GM Supply Chain is responsible for developing and implementing supply chain processes and procedures for MAF Retail which includes planning and organizing the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers through to customers. The role holder is also responsible for enhancing the effectiveness of the overall supply chain by working closely with internal/external stakeholders to ensure that logistics, replenishment and distribution related activities are undertaken in accordance with best practices and contribute towards achieving the overall business objectives.

**Role Details - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:
**Strategic Planning**
- Develop a Supply Chain strategy that is aligned with the overall corporate strategy and ensure its proper implementation
- Propose and manage actions, solutions in the supply chain management to support the company expansion
- Propose supply chain solutions related to merchandise and store needs
- Support the merchandise department to increase the profitability of costs vs. logistics
- Identify potential risks and propose action plans to ensure safe and healthy conditions for merchandise inventory and operations in Distribution Centres

**Import-Export**
- Set-up the Trade Compliance process and ensure its required adaptation with changes in customs & local authorities regulations
- Maintain high level oversight over customs administrative procedures and duty payment including by third party providers for all import & export shipment.
- Foster relationships with contacts with local authorities

**Replenishment Management**
- Ensure the proper goods flows management (via DC or direct) and the corresponding flow in DC (picking, breakdown, cross-docking) based on logistics cost, supplier lead time, supplier service level, logistics rebates, item sales rotation, item specification in temperature for storage/transport.
- Set the target of % OOS in DC, % DC Service Level and DC Stock days and requires projects, actions to achieve it.
- Oversee the proper execution of promotion events via DC to ensure products are in store on time with the lowest distribution costs possible
- Set the target of % OOS in Store for centralized replenishment with the required actions in coordination with stores.
- Oversee the proper implementation of action plans to improve the service levels to stores
- Review and propose solutions to improve the accuracy and management of database procedures and also lead-time, inventory and cost improvement
- Ensure that supplier service levels are monitored and regular performance reviews with suppliers are done.

**Logistics Operations Warehouse and Transport**
- Implement the logistics organization set-up based on strategic plan, merchandise and store needs depending on goods category (grocery, chilled, frozen, non-food, market, ).
- Set the target of the logistics Service Level Agreement with stores in order to implement the most efficient balance process & operation between cost and service.
- Source the most efficient third party providers for the warehousing and transport to ensure the best quality, stock and preparation accuracy and delivery on-time with the lowest cost of distribution.
- Analyse and propose actions to reduce the logistics cost via Capex project implementation to reduce it, via renegotiation with third party provider charges or via business process optimisation
- Oversee the implementation of the cold chain requirements and all the necessary rules and regulations concerning the quality of the products from Distribution centre to stores
- Ensure the logistics assets support the current volumes and the future expansion plans
- Oversee the appropriate execution and renewal of procedures for the third party ag