Supply Chain Management Lead, Calabar (FMCG)

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Location: Calabar, Cross River (willing to travel to Lagos occasionally)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain & Operations
Reports To: Technical Director / Head of Supply Chain & Operations.
Coordinates: Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, Planning

Role Summary

• We are seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager for our client to oversee and optimize our supply chain operation.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience coordinating planning, procurement, logistics and inventory to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure customer delivery.

Position Purpose

• To provide effective operational execution and coordination across our supply chain including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, and planning ensuring that the company achieves operational efficiency, cost optimization, product availability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s growth goals.
• Lead end-to-end integration of supply chain activities including raw material sourcing, production flow, and finished goods delivery.
• Oversee sourcing of raw and packaging materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality compliance.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
• Work with Production Manager to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production efficiency, waste control, and timely output.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouses.
• Ensure real-time inventory tracking and minimize stockouts and expiries.
• Manage the outbound delivery of finished goods to distributors and retailers.
• Optimize transport costs, routes, and customer service timelines.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes with commercial, production, and finance teams.
• Translate sales forecasts into production and supply plans.
• Supervise and build capacity of supply chain teams across functions.
• Set KPIs, drive accountability, and lead performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and HSE policies.
• Mitigate supply disruptions and manage risk proactively.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a management role within FMCG
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional supply chain operations
• ERP systems proficiency and data-driven decision-making

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement Orientation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Agility and Result Orientation

Salary
N400,000 / month net.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.