Supply Chain Manager

4 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Core Group Southern Africa Full time

Core Group represents some of the world’s premier professional and consumer technology brands in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Core Group is the sole distributor for Apple in Sub-Saharan Africa and has represented the brand in South Africa since 1995. We are also the distributors for other major brands like Fitbit, DJI and Nintendo. Our responsibilities are all encompassing and include supply chain management, marketing management, channel management, enterprise sales and media relations. The territory of operations comprises Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The Supply chain Manager for Core Group is a pivotal player in the logistics planning process. You will identify problems as they develop and create strategies by analyzing information and processes and present their findings.

The voice of the Supply Chain Manager impacts all aspects of the Supply Chain process. You should be a strong communicator who loves to collaborate with others.

Supply chain management requires an understanding of accounting, legal documents, and to build lasting relationships as you increase efficiency and focus on optimization.

**Role purpose**:
The Supply Chain Manager coordinates, organises, and oversees all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company's’ goods.

**Educational Requirements**:

- Matric
- Minimun Supply Chain/Logistics Degree

**Experience Required**:

- 10+ years relevant experience of which at least 5 in a management position

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
- Day-to Day management of overall supply chain operations through multiple transport streams & Incoterms, from Procure to Pay through multiple routes to market
- Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
- Evaluate and report on KPIs
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records
- Train and guide employees
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
- Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, losses incurred)
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Develop and implement security guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain
- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to maximise supply chain efficiencies
- Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine optimal supply chain requirements
- Build and maintain good relationships with vendors
- Strong knowledge of processes, trade requirements and observances with regards to imports and exports in Africa
- Imports and exports to and from key markets, including: South Africa, SADC, Nigeria, EU and Asia
- Inventory Master Listing, Maintenance and Administration
- Compilation and submission of authorised PO’s
- Customs Clearance and processing including tariff classification and costing approval
- Shipment Landed Cost Tracking action, monitoring and receiving of goods purchased
- Submission of documentary support for supplier and vendor payment
- Product costing and pricing, from landed cost to recommended retail price (RRP) related to total cost of ownership
- Analysis and reporting to senior management across all supply chain and inventory related matters
- Key Client and Custom Built product quotations
- Monitoring and ensuring all compliance matters are
- Customs and SARS liaison with regards to supply activities
- Risk management
- Submission of levies and reporting to all required legislative bodies, ie NRCS, ICASA etc
- Reverses logistics for redundant and faulty product as required

**Key Competencies**:
**Accuracy**

Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.

**Planning**

Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.

**Social skills**

Being able to successfully establish contact with others.

**Integrity**

Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.

**Helicopter view**

Maintaining an overview of the situation, and taking some distance in order to create an overview.

**Stress resistance**

Being able to handle stress.



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