Head of Supply Chain

Salary: Negotiable and attractive

Deadline:  Sep 01,2026- Sep 10,2026

Location: Addis Ababa/ Kality

Reports To: General Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain function of the concrete manufacturing plant, ensuring uninterrupted availability of raw materials (cement, aggregates, sand, admixtures, SCM Fuel and water), efficient inventory management, cost-effective procurement, and timely dispatch/distribution of ready-mix concrete (RMC) products to customers, while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

Plan and execute procurement of raw materials (cement, sand, aggregates, fly ash, admixtures, fuel) in line with production schedules

Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors/suppliers; negotiate rates, contracts, and payment terms

Ensure long-term supply agreements to hedge against price volatility and material shortages

Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery timelines, pricing) and conduct periodic vendor audits

1. Inventory & Materials Management

Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking, minimizing carrying costs

Implement inventory control systems (FIFO, ABC analysis) for raw materials and consumables

Coordinate with quality control for incoming material inspection and compliance with IS/ASTM standards

Manage stockyard operations, silo management, and material handling equipment

1. Logistics & Transportation

Plan and manage inbound logistics (raw material transportation) and outbound logistics (RMC truck/transit mixer dispatch, precast delivery)

Optimize fleet utilization, route planning, and transporter contracts to reduce logistics costs

Ensure timely delivery of concrete to construction sites within permissible discharge time

Manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships where applicable

1. Production Planning & Coordination

Work closely with production/plant operations to align material availability with production schedules and dispatch plans

Support demand forecasting and sales order fulfillment planning

Minimize downtime due to material shortages

1. Cost & Budget Management

Develop and manage the supply chain budget (procurement, logistics, inventory carrying costs)

Drive cost optimization initiatives across procurement and logistics

Track and report key cost metrics (cost per cubic meter, freight cost, material cost variance)

1. Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and manage the supply chain, procurement, and logistics team

Set KPIs/KRAs for team members and conduct performance reviews

Build capability through training on supply chain best practices

1. Systems & Reporting

Implement and manage ERP/SAP modules for procurement, inventory, and logistics

Generate MIS reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, logistics cost, and dispatch efficiency

Provide data-driven insights to senior management for decision-making

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Knowledge of concrete raw materials and RMC/precast industry dynamics

Logistics and fleet management expertise

Inventory control and warehouse management

ERP/SAP proficiency (MM/SD modules preferred)

Analytical and cost-management skills

Leadership and team management

Strong communication and stakeholder management