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Supply Projects Manager - East Africa

City: Nairobi

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned supply projects. Responsible for project delivery from initiation phase till full project implementation as per relevant SOPs, CPS and financials. Managing the technical disciplines needed to complete a project by involving relevant technical subject matter expert/function. Works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.

Your responsibilities

Lead IDB and MB completion at initiation phase of the project
Complete analysis and documentation of the feasibility phase of a project
Establish detailed project plans (CPS) defining milestones and timescales and resource requirements for successful execution of a project.
Lead a project team in the capability and implementation phases of a project, assigning tasks within the team, monitoring progress and performance and reacting to issues arising so as to deliver to the plan.
Working closely with local supply to make sure project implementation is handed over and provide smooth start up. Working with team members, recommending training/personal development actions as appropriate to ensure personal deliver and development.
Escalating if any potential risks to budget or timing, providing quality of solution and timescales for delivery and propose solutions.
To fulfil the role of 'business partner' delivering business analysis and advice within a discrete area of Supply Chain, providing portfolio management.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to forge strong relationships and achieve collaborative success.
Utilise advanced analytics to optimise supply chain processes, ensuring effective planning and logistics management.

The experience we're looking for

A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation in Supply Chain.
Excellent multitasking skills, with experience in overseeing projects.
Strong communication skills, ready to manage challenges and navigate complexities with clarity.
Proven experience in supply chain management, underpinned by keen business acumen and relationship management.
A knack for improving business processes and driving productivity.
Advanced understanding of data analytics to support decision-making within supply chain planning and logistics.
3+ years' experience in Technical/Engineering Project management
Design skills & Project Management.
Manufacturing methods & procedures.
Safety, Quality Management.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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