Material Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Minopex Full time

**Introduction**

This position will be based at the Head Office in Woodmead.

**Description**
The purpose of this position is to manage the physical activities of the Supply Chain function, which includes but is not limited to:

- Supply Chain systems
- Business communication
- Warehouse management
- Inbound and outbound logistics
- Inventory management

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Supply Chain Management**:

- Effective management of warehousing, logistics and inventory supply chain activities towards achieving operational excellence
- Application of sound supply chain principles in alignment to the Supply Chain Strategy
- Effective cross-functional collaboration / co-operation to ensure that efficient supply chain services are provided, and value added to the business
- Manages activities related to material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing and in and outbound logistics
- Align to the objectives of strategic sourcing including the co-operative actions from the various working meetings
- Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed of
- Reports on performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supply chain factors, such as cost or quality, spend analysis etc.
- Ensures that the Supply Chain Policy is implemented and complied to by all relevant parties
- Develops and closely manages critical support and administrative processes to ensure that the Supply Chain Strategy is complied with
- Ensures efficient and effective support systems including:

- Supply Chain systems selection & training
- Forecasting and planning system
- Demand Management system
- Lead Standards Committee
- Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained at all sites while minimizing working capital requirements and stock holding costs
- Manage the movement of materials between sites and ensure efficient use of transportation resources
- Produce monthly reports on materials management performance, including inventory levels, stock accuracy and delivery times
- Regular site visits to support Material Controllers

**Inventory Management**:

- Ensure proper decision making on stock reorder levels and other parameters affecting inventory control
- Ensure effective stock counting and reconciliation processes to ensure data integrity in the Supply Chain / Materials Management system
- Responsible for the codification and content management function
- **Accurate stock replenishment information**:

- Reviews and establishes of stock ABC classifications
- Constructs appropriate cycle counting models to enable continuous stocktaking
- Directs cycle counting processes and reconciliation activities
- Investigates stock discrepancies and implements corrective action programmes
- Conducts regular audits on cycle counting and reconciliation processes
- ** Supply Chain / Materials Management system integrity and utilisation**:

- Builds detailed knowledge of the system
- Interprets stock replenishment reports, investigates unreasonable results, and decides on manual intervention if necessary
- Ensures ongoing input accuracy (e.g. unit of purchase vs. unit of issue) to optimise stock replenishment signals
- Ensures the integrity of data captured on to the system
- Generates reports to assist in managing inventory turn, obsolescence, efficiency ratios and service levels
- **Proactive decision making on stock levels**:

- Decides on final release of orders for replenishment of stock items at the warehouse
- Coordinates between user demand and supplier delivery reports, and schedules to manage capacity utilisation
- Drives down stock levels by negotiating with suppliers on economic order quantities and shorter lead times
- Analyses order cycle times and recommends actions to improve
- **Shrinkage and fraud control**:

- Maintains a high level of awareness of the potential for stock losses at various points in the work processes
- Investigates and identifies causes of loss, and institutes remedial action
- Investigates stock shortages throughout the Receiving, Storage and Dispatch processes, for possible incidents of fraud or theft
- Liaises with suppliers and management on security issues

**Qualification Requirements**
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related degree

**Experience and Skills Requirements**
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management with at least 2 years in a managerial position; Key areas:

- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain systems
- Warehouse Management
- Experience with master data management
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate with various departments and teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
- Deep understanding of materials management processes and best practic

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