Group Supply Chain Risk Governance Manager - ()
2025-12-11T12:20:15+00:00
Equity Bank
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Logistics, Transportation & Procurement
2025-12-19T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Group Supply Chain Risk Governance Manager - ()
Description
Purpose of the Role:
To lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of end-to-end supply chain risks to ensure resilience and continuity.
To align risk management strategies with the 10 Process Centric Teams (PCT’s) in Supply Chain and the 17 principle risk types, while owning risk registers, readiness checklists, and CSTs (Control Self-Assessments) for the department.
Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:
1. Supply Chain Risk Governance & Frameworks
i. Lead the group-wide supply chain risk framework, ensuring consistent application across 6 subsidiaries (EBCDC, EBKL, EBTZ, EBSS, EBRW, EBUG) and alignment with enterprise risk appetite.
ii. Establish subsidiary-specific governance committees to escalate risks (e.g., regional disruptions, local regulatory non-compliance).
iii. Collaborate with Process-Centric Teams (PCTs); Administration, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics, etc. to embed risk policies into their workflows.
2. Risk Identification, Assessment, and Reporting
a) Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments
i. Conduct group-level risk assessments across all 10 Process-Centric Teams (PCTs), aligning risks to the 17 principle risk types.
ii. Oversee Control Self-Assessments (CSTs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) tailored to each PCT’s operations.
b) Risk Register Development & Maintenance
i. Develop and maintain Subsidiary-specific risk registers (EBKL, EBRW, etc.) tracking exposures per PCT.
ii. Consolidated group-wide registers mapping risks across all 6 subsidiaries.
iii. Ensure registers are updated as per set cadence with mitigation progress.
c) Monitoring & Challenge
Actively monitor and challenge PCT leaders (Procurement, Logistics, HSE, etc.) on:
i. Emerging risks.
ii. Cross-subsidiary dependencies.
iii. Validate mitigation plans are actionable, resourced, and time-bound.
d) Reporting & Escalation
Deliver monthly risk reports to the Head of Supply Chain Governance & Processes, including:
i. Heat maps ranking risks by likelihood/impact.
ii. Subsidiary-specific control gaps.
iii. Regulatory exposure dashboards.
3. Incident Management & Scenario Analysis
i. Oversee incident response for supply chain disruptions, ensuring root cause analysis.
ii. Lead scenario planning for subsidiary-specific risks.
iii. Develop PCT-specific readiness checklists and Control Self-Assessments (CSTs).
4. Risk in Projects & Change Management
i. Provide risk oversight for supply chain initiatives (e.g., outsourcing, nearshoring, digital transformation).
ii. Embed risk considerations into workflows and strategic decisions (e.g., supplier onboarding, cost vs. risk trade-offs).
iii. Evaluate risk exposures of prospective procurements
iv. Partner with Governance & Processes PCT to develop group-wide risk thresholds for project approvals.
v. Track post-implementation risk metrics
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
Act as the primary liaison for supply chain risk with internal teams and external partners (suppliers, regulators) on behalf of the Head of Supply Chain Governance And Processes.
Promote a risk-aware culture through training, workshops, and advisory support for business units.
Qualifications
Experience Must-Haves:
i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management, with at least 5 years in a group/regional -level role overseeing multiple countries/subsidiaries/business units.
ii. Proven experience in:
a. Developing risk registers, CSTs, and readiness checklists for diverse Process-Centric Teams (PCTs).
b. Managing multi-jurisdictional supply chains (e.g., navigating tariffs, sanctions, local compliance).
c. Leading risk assessments for procurements (>$[X] threshold) and change initiatives (e.g., warehouse automation).
iii. Track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders and subsidiary leadership (e.g. CEO, Procurement Head).
Nice-to-Haves:
i. Experience with specific subsidiaries’ markets; DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan
ii. Background in non-supply-chain risk domains (e.g., operational risk, cybersecurity) to address cross-functional exposures.
Academic qualifications and certifications
Must-Haves:
i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management.
ii. Experience developing risk registers/checklists.
Nice-to-Haves:
i. Certifications (CSCMP, CPSM, CRISC).
ii. Geopolitical risk analysis experience.
Supply Chain Risk Governance & Frameworks i. Lead the group-wide supply chain risk framework, ensuring consistent application across 6 subsidiaries (EBCDC, EBKL, EBTZ, EBSS, EBRW, EBUG) and alignment with enterprise risk appetite. ii. Establish subsidiary-specific governance committees to escalate risks (e.g., regional disruptions, local regulatory non-compliance). iii. Collaborate with Process-Centric Teams (PCTs); Administration, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics, etc. to embed risk policies into their workflows. 2. Risk Identification, Assessment, and Reporting a) Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments i. Conduct group-level risk assessments across all 10 Process-Centric Teams (PCTs), aligning risks to the 17 principle risk types. ii. Oversee Control Self-Assessments (CSTs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) tailored to each PCT’s operations. b) Risk Register Development & Maintenance i. Develop and maintain Subsidiary-specific risk registers (EBKL, EBRW, etc.) tracking exposures per PCT. ii. Consolidated group-wide registers mapping risks across all 6 subsidiaries. iii. Ensure registers are updated as per set cadence with mitigation progress. c) Monitoring & Challenge Actively monitor and challenge PCT leaders (Procurement, Logistics, HSE, etc.) on: i. Emerging risks. ii. Cross-subsidiary dependencies. iii. Validate mitigation plans are actionable, resourced, and time-bound. d) Reporting & Escalation Deliver monthly risk reports to the Head of Supply Chain Governance & Processes, including: i. Heat maps ranking risks by likelihood/impact. ii. Subsidiary-specific control gaps. iii. Regulatory exposure dashboards. 3. Incident Management & Scenario Analysis i. Oversee incident response for supply chain disruptions, ensuring root cause analysis. ii. Lead scenario planning for subsidiary-specific risks. iii. Develop PCT-specific readiness checklists and Control Self-Assessments (CSTs). 4. Risk in Projects & Change Management i. Provide risk oversight for supply chain initiatives (e.g., outsourcing, nearshoring, digital transformation). ii. Embed risk considerations into workflows and strategic decisions (e.g., supplier onboarding, cost vs. risk trade-offs). iii. Evaluate risk exposures of prospective procurements iv. Partner with Governance & Processes PCT to develop group-wide risk thresholds for project approvals. v. Track post-implementation risk metrics 5. Stakeholder Engagement & Culture Act as the primary liaison for supply chain risk with internal teams and external partners (suppliers, regulators) on behalf of the Head of Supply Chain Governance And Processes. Promote a risk-aware culture through training, workshops, and advisory support for business units.
Experience Must-Haves: i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management, with at least 5 years in a group/regional -level role overseeing multiple countries/subsidiaries/business units. ii. Proven experience in: a. Developing risk registers, CSTs, and readiness checklists for diverse Process-Centric Teams (PCTs). b. Managing multi-jurisdictional supply chains (e.g., navigating tariffs, sanctions, local compliance). c. Leading risk assessments for procurements (>$[X] threshold) and change initiatives (e.g., warehouse automation). iii. Track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders and subsidiary leadership (e.g. CEO, Procurement Head). Nice-to-Haves: i. Experience with specific subsidiaries’ markets; DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan ii. Background in non-supply-chain risk domains (e.g., operational risk, cybersecurity) to address cross-functional exposures. Academic qualifications and certifications Must-Haves: i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management. ii. Experience developing risk registers/checklists. Nice-to-Haves: i. Certifications (CSCMP, CPSM, CRISC). ii. Geopolitical risk analysis experience.
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Vacancy title:
Group Supply Chain Risk Governance Manager - ()
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Logistics, Transportation & Procurement]
Jobs at:
Equity Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 19 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Group Supply Chain Risk Governance Manager - ()
Description
Purpose of the Role:
To lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of end-to-end supply chain risks to ensure resilience and continuity.
To align risk management strategies with the 10 Process Centric Teams (PCT’s) in Supply Chain and the 17 principle risk types, while owning risk registers, readiness checklists, and CSTs (Control Self-Assessments) for the department.
Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:
1. Supply Chain Risk Governance & Frameworks
i. Lead the group-wide supply chain risk framework, ensuring consistent application across 6 subsidiaries (EBCDC, EBKL, EBTZ, EBSS, EBRW, EBUG) and alignment with enterprise risk appetite.
ii. Establish subsidiary-specific governance committees to escalate risks (e.g., regional disruptions, local regulatory non-compliance).
iii. Collaborate with Process-Centric Teams (PCTs); Administration, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics, etc. to embed risk policies into their workflows.
2. Risk Identification, Assessment, and Reporting
a) Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments
i. Conduct group-level risk assessments across all 10 Process-Centric Teams (PCTs), aligning risks to the 17 principle risk types.
ii. Oversee Control Self-Assessments (CSTs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) tailored to each PCT’s operations.
b) Risk Register Development & Maintenance
i. Develop and maintain Subsidiary-specific risk registers (EBKL, EBRW, etc.) tracking exposures per PCT.
ii. Consolidated group-wide registers mapping risks across all 6 subsidiaries.
iii. Ensure registers are updated as per set cadence with mitigation progress.
c) Monitoring & Challenge
Actively monitor and challenge PCT leaders (Procurement, Logistics, HSE, etc.) on:
i. Emerging risks.
ii. Cross-subsidiary dependencies.
iii. Validate mitigation plans are actionable, resourced, and time-bound.
d) Reporting & Escalation
Deliver monthly risk reports to the Head of Supply Chain Governance & Processes, including:
i. Heat maps ranking risks by likelihood/impact.
ii. Subsidiary-specific control gaps.
iii. Regulatory exposure dashboards.
3. Incident Management & Scenario Analysis
i. Oversee incident response for supply chain disruptions, ensuring root cause analysis.
ii. Lead scenario planning for subsidiary-specific risks.
iii. Develop PCT-specific readiness checklists and Control Self-Assessments (CSTs).
4. Risk in Projects & Change Management
i. Provide risk oversight for supply chain initiatives (e.g., outsourcing, nearshoring, digital transformation).
ii. Embed risk considerations into workflows and strategic decisions (e.g., supplier onboarding, cost vs. risk trade-offs).
iii. Evaluate risk exposures of prospective procurements
iv. Partner with Governance & Processes PCT to develop group-wide risk thresholds for project approvals.
v. Track post-implementation risk metrics
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
Act as the primary liaison for supply chain risk with internal teams and external partners (suppliers, regulators) on behalf of the Head of Supply Chain Governance And Processes.
Promote a risk-aware culture through training, workshops, and advisory support for business units.
Qualifications
Experience Must-Haves:
i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management, with at least 5 years in a group/regional -level role overseeing multiple countries/subsidiaries/business units.
ii. Proven experience in:
a. Developing risk registers, CSTs, and readiness checklists for diverse Process-Centric Teams (PCTs).
b. Managing multi-jurisdictional supply chains (e.g., navigating tariffs, sanctions, local compliance).
c. Leading risk assessments for procurements (>$[X] threshold) and change initiatives (e.g., warehouse automation).
iii. Track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders and subsidiary leadership (e.g. CEO, Procurement Head).
Nice-to-Haves:
i. Experience with specific subsidiaries’ markets; DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan
ii. Background in non-supply-chain risk domains (e.g., operational risk, cybersecurity) to address cross-functional exposures.
Academic qualifications and certifications
Must-Haves:
i. 8+ years in supply chain risk management.
ii. Experience developing risk registers/checklists.
Nice-to-Haves:
i. Certifications (CSCMP, CPSM, CRISC).
ii. Geopolitical risk analysis experience.
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