The job purpose is to implement company supply chain strategies ensuring effective and efficient support of sales team through optimal availability of Sanofi products wherever and whenever there in need in Nigeria.

The Key Responsibilities will be:

• To monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of Sanofi products within the sales channel in Nigeria.
• To coordinate and control the order replenishment cycle and associated information systems in conjunction with the affiliate’s forecaster.
• To analyze data and monitor key supply chain performance indices, plan and execute improvement processes where required.
• To manage staff resource & 3rd party logistics partner operation upon agreed SLA’s [warehousing] according to changing needs of the Nigeria business model and portfolio.
• Customer service management for all SAN trade partners.
• To support supply chain team and NEA management in continuous supply chain process improvement projects with delivery of results within define timelines, qualitatively and within budget cost.
• Uphold the image of the company by being good ambassadors, ensuring that operation and transactional activities at all times comply with relevant legislation, ethical standards and company policies and Values.

We are seeking candidates with the following Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree /from a reputable institution preferably with background in Engineering, Sciences or Commercial courses.
• Possess 3-4 year demonstrable working experience in similar position or organization.
• Have a detailed understanding of inventory control / management systems with strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
• Possess excellent personal organization and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure with limited supervision whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
• Possession of a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in Logistics/distributions management will be added advantage.

Working relationship:

• Internal: Marketing, Key Accounts, Finance, Regulatory & Sales/Channels development.

• External: 3rd Party logistics providers, Toll manufacturer, Sanofi distributors/key trade partners.

Apply online at: http://www.jobhunter-ng.com/job/128/distribution-manager-at-sanofi-aventis-nigeria-limited/