We are an aluminium semi-fabricator business located in South Africa supplying customers across Africa and the world with an extensive range of quality products. Supported by sales offices in South Africa, the USA and Europe and a network of international agents, we sell to leading manufacturers and distributors across many industries around the world.
Hulamin is committed to the growth of the regional Southern African aluminium industry through our rolled and extruded products business units. We aim to make a meaninful contribution to sustainable development in Southern Africa.
We are committed to responsible business leadership and good governance, and to making a positive impact on the economy, environment and communities in which we operate.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Develop strategic network design for Africa, with a 5-year outlook and refresh ongoing. Support overall delivery of Logistics Excellence Strategy and goals within Africa. Support Savings agenda with development of operational modeling and scenario building across both short and medium terms, to drive productivity within operations. Support and enable roll-out of global programs and best practice across Region.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• University Degree/ Diploma, Supply Chain/ Logistics or similar qualification
• 3 years solid Models design and run optimisation and simulations for quicker product release to market and drive accurate volumes across the correct locations within FMCG environment either as a Distribution Network Analysts, Distribution Supervisor, Distribution Planner or Supply Chain Analyst
• 3 years Planning, and Functional business process knowledge is essential
• 3 years proven working knowledge with Supply Chain Guru/ Llamasoft (modelling and application)
• In-depth working knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Strategy and Operations
• *Must have proficient Project Management experience specifically from concept design through to execution i.e. proven ability to influence new ideas and mapping how to achieve the proposed and desired outcomes
• Proven experience with explain and unpacking complex systems into an understandable way to a wide stakeholder group
• *Excellent understanding of Logistics Finances (Warehouse and Distribution cost drivers)
• *Must have excellent MS Excel skills and experience at an advanced level
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong service mindset
• Strong Bias for Action
• Analytical skills
• Strong Accountability and Responsibility
• Well developed, mature emotional intelligence
