Supply Chain Director at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Supply Chain Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10-year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in HQ Office as Supply Chain Director.

As Supply Chain Director at Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations within the country. He/she will be ensuring that the supply chain is functioning seamlessly, efficient and cost-effective from planning and procurement to logistics, warehousing and customer delivery, contributing to the organization’s growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction in the market.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and implement a localized supply chain strategy aligned with the organization’s global supply chain objectives and ensuring the strategy supports the growth and competitiveness of the company in the local market.
Management and further development of the whole supply chain from raw material to the finished product from planning and procurement to logistics and warehousing to customer delivery.
Ensure an efficient and reliable fulfillment of customer needs from raw material to delivery of the finished products in terms of quantity, time and quality
Analyze and evaluate suppliers and inventory data for planning, procurement, logistics and order fulfillment.
Drive digitalization and sustainability projects within the country.
Control, identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement of the supply chain and optimize supply chain costs within the country
Budget and forecast supply chain expenses accurately as well as management of the budget and making make-or-buy decisions.
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain management to derive and implement actions to address performance gaps.
Lead and mentor a team of planners, procurement, logistics and warehousing as well as order fulfillment including setting clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback.
What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas is an added advantage:

Business-oriented degree such as Supply chain management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or any other related to the supply chain and logistics fields
5+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Ability to work with self-motivation under tight timelines.
Fluent in English – the respective language of the country is a plus
Leadership experience in supply chain management, project management and process improvement.
Understanding of local market dynamics, regulations and industry trends.
Proficient in supply chain software.
Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with global teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Health insurance cover

• A year end-performance benefit

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within 3 working days.

Application Deadline: 25/04/2025

Apply here