Supply Chain Manager

Job description / Role

Rasan Food Industry is urgently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize the supply chain operations within our dairy business unit. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex supply chains, particularly in the dairy industry, and at least two years of experience working in Iraq. This role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to align supply chain activities with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Supply Chain Strategy:
o Lead the development and implementation of the supply chain strategy for the business unit, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

2. Operational Leadership:
o Oversee the overall performance of the supply chain management function, including planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and customer service, to achieve sales targets within the business unit.

3. Standardization and Compliance:
o Ensure standardization and consistency of functional policies, systems, and controls across all supply chain operations, in line with finance policies.

4. Performance Management:
o Implement appropriate measures of functional performance for the supply chain team, in line with supply chain and HR guidelines.

5. Inventory and Procurement Management:
o Determine and apply appropriate inventory norms and procurement strategies for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, aligning with working capital goals and customer service objectives (considering risk factors in the operating country).

6. ERP and Systems Implementation:
o Ensure the implementation and effective use of relevant supply chain ERP modules/systems to record and manage transactions.

7. Operational Excellence:
o Drive excellence in all supply chain operations by reviewing systems, processes, skills, infrastructure, and performance against targets and benchmarks.

8. Logistics Optimization:
o Optimize freight and logistics for the business group through centralized planning and logistics units, including the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

9. Performance Targets:
o Set and achieve key performance targets for planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation costs, and other operational performance metrics.

1. Experience:
o Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Supply Chain Manager, with a focus on the dairy industry.
o At least 2 years of experience working in Iraq, with a strong understanding of the local market and regulatory environment.

2. Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

3. Languages:
o Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.

4. Skills:
o Strong leadership and team management skills.
o Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
o Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
o Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems.
o Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Salary:
USD 3,000 to 6,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

In alignment with our commitment to enhancing the well-being of humanity and actively participating in the process of improving lives, Halabja Group of Companies is embarking on an ambitious endeavor – the construction of the Rasan Food Industry Project. Located in Halabja, this visionary project represents our dedication to catalyzing economic growth, fortifying agriculture, and invigorating the farming sectors in Kurdistan and Iraq.

The primary objective of the Rasan Food Industry is to construct a state-of-the-art facility that will focus on the production of dairy products and fresh juices. Our paramount aim is to provide consumers with healthy, high-quality food options. This project is poised to be one of the largest and most advanced production facilities in the Middle East.