Senior Operations Manager: Supply Chain Optimization

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa The Building Company Full time
Job Title

Senior Operations Manager: Supply Chain Optimization

About The Building Company

The Building Company is a leading organization in the construction industry, committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Manager to join our team and lead our supply chain optimization efforts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned operations professional to manage our purchasing, procurement, and stock control functions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in retail or operations management, with a proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing costs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving business growth.

Responsibilities
  • Purchasing and Procurement:
    • Coordinate the purchasing of all stock for the business, ensuring timely delivery and optimal pricing.
  • Supply/Operations Management:
    • Ensure that only approved suppliers are utilized, identifying and acquiring resources and suppliers essential to the organization's operations.
    • Responsible for cost control, efficient resource allocation, risk management, and effective data gathering for business decisions.
  • Stock Level Control:
    • Ensure predetermined stock levels are not exceeded, minimizing stock outs and optimizing inventory turnover.
  • Stock Management:
    • Minimize stock outs by monitoring and managing purchase restrictions in the system.
    • Drawing up and maintaining a store map according to company standards.
    • Maintaining and updating the Inventory Management Manual and ensuring staff access.
    • Control dead and surplus stock, investigating and correcting all stock anomalies.
    • Controlling and rectifying negative stocks.
    • Manage Stock Control function, GRN function, Receiving and Procurement.
  • Production Coordination and Monitoring:
    • Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods.
    • Monitor performance, implement improvements, ensure quality of products, and manage employee productivity.
    Requirements
    • Grade 12 qualification.
    • A good understanding of the business, including customer and people relationships.
    • Ability to plan and schedule own work and employees' work.
    • At least 5-10 years' experience in a retail or operations environment.
    • Relevant system knowledge.

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