Supply Chain Specialist

Al-Mansour Automotive is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Supply Chain Specialist in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will support the company’s supply chain operations by coordinating supply planning, procurement, supplier relationships, logistics, and inventory management to ensure parts and materials are available on time and at the right cost.

The role requires strong planning and analytical skills, together with practical experience in procurement, inventory control, logistics, and supplier coordination. The successful applicant will also help improve stock turnover, warehouse utilization, purchasing efficiency, and continuity of supply while maintaining accurate records and supporting effective supplier performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Convert demand forecasts into short- and medium-term supply plans and communicate them to the Parts Manager.
• Serve as a key contact for local and international suppliers regarding supply requirements and availability.
• Forecast inventory requirements to maintain healthy stock turnover and support business targets.
• Continuously review inventory levels and sourcing arrangements to improve product availability and turnover.
• Conduct alternative sourcing assessments and support the initiation of sourcing agreements, outsourcing arrangements, and local purchases.
• Monitor purchase orders and communicate regularly with international suppliers to obtain shipment and delivery updates.
• Take proactive measures to ensure purchased items meet the company’s quality and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate freight-carrier arrangements and follow up on domestic and international shipments.
• Create and receive purchase orders through the company’s ERP system.
• Support post-purchase activities by monitoring faulty or damaged materials and ensuring they are properly accounted for in inventory records.
• Maintain accurate supply inventory records and prepare reconciliation reports.
• Support planning and procurement activities as assigned.
• Improve warehouse operations through effective stock control, planning, and forecasting.
• Assess storage requirements and develop warehouse-capacity plans based on inventory and logistics needs.
• Communicate with suppliers by email and telephone to develop strong relationships, negotiate competitive prices, and identify alternative sources.
• Work with the Parts Manager to identify economical transportation methods for imported products.
• Coordinate with the Accounts team to ensure all costs related to purchased products are accurately recorded and analyzed.
• Follow up on invoice discrepancies and coordinate the processing of returns where necessary.
• Evaluate and negotiate purchasing packages with local suppliers based on quality, price, payment terms, delivery, and service.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• A professional certification in supply chain management, procurement, inventory management, or logistics is an added advantage.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in supply planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, or a related supply chain position.
• Practical experience working with local and international suppliers.
• Experience monitoring purchase orders, shipments, and inventory information.
• Experience using ERP systems and preparing procurement, inventory, or supply-planning reports.
• Experience in automotive parts, spare-parts distribution, vehicle dealerships, or another environment involving a large number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) is preferred.

Job Details:

• Position: Supply Chain Specialist
• Company: Al-Mansour Automotive
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Al-Mansour Automotive careers portal using the application link below:

Apply here

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2026.