Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Title: Supply Chain Manager

Company Name: Island Trading Limited

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Trading or Export/Import, Manpower Recruitment, Super store

• Master of Business Management (MBM)

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, Trading or Export/Import, Manpower Recruitment, Super store

• Age At least 25 years
• Only Male

Key Competencies:

• Commercial acumen with strong cost-control mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking ability.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

1. Procurement & Sourcing Strategy

• Develop annual procurement plans based on distribution schedules and beneficiary needs.
• Source reliable vendors for buns, boiled eggs, and seasonal fruits.
• Negotiate the best pricing, terms, and delivery conditions to maximize cost efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Establish framework agreements or long-term contracts with key suppliers to ensure price stability.
• Maintain an updated supplier database with pre-qualified vendors.

2. Vendor Management & Compliance

• Conduct vendor assessments, audits, and site visits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers, farmers, and manufacturers for a stable supply.
• Ensure vendors meet Bangladesh Govt. school feeding quality guidelines and BSTI standards.
• Monitor vendor performance (quality, delivery, reliability) and take corrective action as required.

3. Supply Chain Coordination

• Work closely with the Operations Manager to align procurement with warehouse capacity and distribution schedules.
• Monitor lead times for deliveries and manage buffer stock to avoid shortages.
• Coordinate seasonal sourcing of local fruits, ensuring freshness, nutritional value, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement demand forecasting models to minimize wastage and optimize inventory.

4. Cost Control & Profitability

• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce procurement costs while ensuring profitability.
• Monitor market trends (food prices, transport costs, inflation) and update management with risk assessments.
• Regularly review supplier contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure zero tolerance for over-invoicing, corruption, or supply chain fraud.

5. Policy & Documentation

• Ensure all procurement follows Government Public Procurement Rules (PPR),
• donor, and internal policies.
• Maintain transparent documentation of bids, contracts, invoices, and payment approvals.
• Support the Finance & Accounts team in the reconciliation of supplier payments with
• deliveries.
• Prepare procurement reports for management, auditors, and government authorities.

6. Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Work closely with the Quality & Compliance Officer to enforce quality checks before goods acceptance.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply disruptions, such as alternate vendors or local sourcing.
• Establish food traceability systems to track product flow from supplier to school.
• Ensure adherence to food storage, transportation, and expiry management protocols.

7. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead and mentor procurement officers/executives in best practices of negotiation and vendor management.
• Build internal capacity on market analysis, contract management, and procurement ethics.
• Drive adoption of technology (ERP, procurement software, e-sourcing platforms) to improve efficiency.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Medical allowance
• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2