Chief Supply Chain Officer

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time
Job Summary

The Chief Supply Chain Officer will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team of supplier business managers to drive maximum income from trading terms. This includes establishing productive relationships with key suppliers, negotiating trading terms, and reviewing vendor contracts to ensure alignment with category benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in managing teams. They will also possess a deep understanding of the retail landscape and be able to develop programs to increase supplier income.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional divisions and provide support to the retail teams. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of supplier business managers
  • Negotiate and recover maximum income from trading terms
  • Establish productive relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional divisions
  • Review vendor contracts and assess their earning potential against category benchmarks
Requirements
  • 5+ years' experience in retail/wholesale environment
  • 5+ years managerial experience
  • Bachelor's degree required (Supply chain/Finance or Business degree advantageous) or equal working experience
  • Strong competency in analytical tools

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