Distribution and Central Stores Manager

Job description

Job Summary

Working under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Distribution and Central Stores Manager will be responsible for enhancing the company’s procurement and distribution chain by ensuring efficient supply chain management, maintaining high-quality standards and supporting sustainable practices. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of Procurement strategies and policies that meet output, quality and safety targets that are in line with the company’s strategic plans and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent, together with the Senior Operations Manager, will be responsible for identifying suppliers and interviewing them to gather information about the products to be ordered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prioritises and manages procurement projects to manage the procurement function within the approved budget
Develops and updates Procurement Business plans to ensure that work outputs from the department contribute positively to the achievement of Simbisa Brand’s corporate strategy and objectives
Implements alternative procurement sources to minimize product/ stock runouts and costs
Monitors national and international markets to take on new suppliers, product innovations into the purchasing portfolio
Analyses and controls contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/ subsequent negotiations to guarantee constant supplies and adequate volume of purchasing at optimum prices
Defines annual procurement goals and estimates market price development to operate within the market trends
Ensures that procured goods meet statutory requirements on quality so that the company produces quality products.
Ensure all company vehicles are serviced, fueled, licensed and roadworthy.
Handover vehicles to users and maintain them as per procedure.
Analyze and advise vehicle operating costs

Qualifications & Skills:

GCE O’Level Certificate
Degree in Business Administration/Procurement/Purchasing and Supply
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the FMCG/hospitality industry (Experience in Quick Service Restaurants is an added advantage)
Highly focused, result-driven and outstanding organizational skills.
Should be highly computer literate.
Be presentable and have a strong sense of integrity.
Honest and ability to work under minimal supervision are prerequisites.
Have excellent people skills and a strong sense of urgency and bias to action.
Proven work experience as the Distribution and Central Stores Manager or similar role.
Knowledge of organizational effectiveness, operations and procurement management.
Familiarity with business and financial principles as well as experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Candidates who meet the above criteria should send their documents (cover letter, CV, academic and professional qualifications) to zambiarecruitment@zm-simbisa.com no later Tuesday, 15th July 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.