LAMA Medical -
Company: LAMA Medical –
WebSite: Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Job Description:**Job Description:**
This position is responsible for the comprehensive management of the end-to-end supply chain and operational procurement activities pertaining to dental loupes and dental implants for Lama Medical across the designated regions of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
**Responsibilities include:**
1. **Operational Procurement and Coordination:** Execution of daily purchasing activities, communication with approved vendors, monitoring of shipments, and maintenance of relevant documentation.
2. **Regional Supply Chain Planning:** Development of demand forecasts, establishment of reorder points, optimization of stock levels and lead times, and provision of detailed reports and actionable recommendations to management.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**1. Procurement and Purchasing (Operational Execution):**
* Generation and processing of Purchase Orders within the Odoo system for all approved suppliers.
* Communication with designated vendors regarding order confirmation, production progress, and shipping arrangements.
* Tracking of shipments and logistics operations (air, sea, courier), acquisition of Air Waybills (AWB) and shipping documents, and diligent follow-up to ensure timely delivery.
* Coordination with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate seamless clearance and delivery to warehouses in Egypt, KSA, and UAE.
* Maintenance of accurate and organized procurement documentation (Proforma Invoices (PIs), invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin (COOs), Ministry of Health (MOH) documents, etc.) within the company’s systems.
* Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and established approval limits.
**2. Inventory Management and Demand Planning (Regional):**
* Monitoring of inventory levels across all company locations and warehouses, with a focus on fast-moving implant fixtures and loupes.
* Analysis of historical sales data, seasonality trends, and growth patterns to construct rolling demand forecasts (3, 6, and 12 months).
* Establishment and regular review of reorder points and safety stock levels for key Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in Egypt, KSA, and UAE.
* Preparation of monthly replenishment proposals detailing quantities, timelines, and financial implications for management review and approval.
* Proactive identification of potential stock-out or overstock situations and recommendation of appropriate corrective measures.
**3. Supply Chain Optimization and Reporting:**
* Tracking and analysis of supplier lead times, delays, and reliability metrics; proposition of improvements and alternative scenarios.
* Close collaboration with the Sales department to align forecasts with marketing campaigns, new product launches, and exhibitions.
* Collaboration with the Finance department to align purchase plans with cash flow projections and payment schedules.
* Maintenance and updating of all relevant supply chain data within the Odoo system (lead times, minimum order quantities, item settings, etc.).
* Preparation of monthly management reports encompassing stock status, incoming shipments, forecast versus actual performance, slow-moving items, and identification of key risks.
**4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
* Coordination with warehouse teams regarding receiving, put-away procedures, and stock corrections.
* Provision of supply chain insights for new market expansions and new product introductions.
* Support of regulatory and Ministry of Health (MOH) teams with accurate and timely supply-related documentation as required.
**5. Confidentiality and Compliance:**
* Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all supplier information (contacts, pricing, terms) as proprietary company assets.
* Operating within established approval thresholds and escalating any deviations to management.
* Adherence to all internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to document storage, communication protocols, and data protection.
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