Supply Chain Manager

4 weeks ago

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa RMG Recruitment Full time

Manage overall supply chain and responsible for the effective and successful management of staff, planning, productivity, purchasing, distribution, quality and safety measures as established and set for the Supply Chain Department. Enhance the operational procedures, systems and principles in the areas of information flow, business processes, enhanced management reporting and looks for opportunities to improve systems.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Procurement
    Lead procurement team to source the right products at the right time
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
    Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and address any supply issues to minimize disruptions.
  • Develop and manage company BBBEE preferential procurement strategy
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
    Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods.
    Ensure the efficient management of warehouse operations, including stock control, receiving, and dispatching.
    Implement inventory management strategies to reduce waste and optimize stock turnover.
  • Logistics and Distribution
    Develop and manage distribution strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.
    Lead team in collaborating with logistics partners to optimize transport routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
  • Demand Forecasting and Planning
    Oversee the demand planning team and ensure collaboration with the sales teams to forecast demand.
    Adjust supply chain strategies in response to sales trends and customer needs.
    Implement demand planning tools and methods to accurately predict inventory requirements.
  • Cost and Budget Management
    Control and manage supply chain-related costs, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
    Prepare and manage the supply chain budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
    Ensure supply chain KPIs such as inventory turnover, delivery lead times etc are tracked
  • Sustainability and Risk Management
    Develop and implement sustainable sourcing and supply chain practices that align with company’s environmental goals.
    Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as raw material shortages, production delays, and logistical challenges.
    Prepare contingency plans to manage supply disruptions and maintain business continuity.
  • Technology and Process Optimization
    Use data analytics to track and improve supply chain performance and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
    Lead initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and enhance productivity.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in supply chain management preferably in the automotive industry
  • Minimum 5 years experience in management
  • Intermediate level of computer literacy (MS Office – especially Excel, Power Point & Project)
  • Experienced on Supply Chain ERP modules, preferable SAP
  • Excellent planning and project management skills
  • Proven problem solving, analytical skills and administrative skills
  • People and conflict management skills
  • Proven negotiating skills and decision making
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Detailed oriented and strategic thinking

 

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work in highly stressful environment, meet deadlines and deliver results
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Assertive
  • Goal oriented
  • Time management skills
  • Self-disciplined and motivated
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • High performance work ethic
  • Ethical conduct and values

 

Working conditions

The role is an office bound position with travel requirements when needed.

 

Physical requirements

Moving between plants and customer sites when required, Walking on site facilities

 

Direct reports

Demand and Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics.

 

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