Supply Chain Design Specialist

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The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for analysing Africas supply chain capacity & capability considering future demand projections (3 5 years) across the zone to propose long-term capacity & capability plans for investment consideration. In addition, this role is responsible for driving the zone & business units towards the ideal network design to ensure optimal production allocation and distribution to achieve best cost.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Africas network design strategy across the supply chain (Sourcing, Brewery/DC operations, Route-To-Market).
• Develop routines, data collection and analysis processes in line with Global Supply Chain Design standards.
• Update & maintain capacity & capability standards of the supply chain network (Suppliers, Maltings, Breweries, DCs).
• Update & maintain modelling portfolio data aligned with the Commercial team.
• Update & maintain modelling cost data aligned with the Zone VILC PPM team.
• Update & maintain modelling demand data for 3-5 years aligned with Zone FP&A and BU Commercial teams.
• Prepare and model Zone/BU/Country level Supply Chain Design reviews in line with the Global Supply Chain Design planning cycle.
• Analyse model outputs to propose strategic investment and cost reduction opportunities.
• Assess feasibility & viability of network design proposals with the Supply (Manufacturing) & Procurement functions.
• Prepare business cases consisting of volume benefit, cost impact and return-on-investment projections.
• Support Supply Chain Design Manager in preparing for Supply Chain Design updates to Africa & Global Supply Chain Leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc strategic analysis as required.
• Track & monitor approved proposals during and after project completion.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships across Supply, Procurement, Finance, Sales and Marketing.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Planning & forecasting skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Financial acumen
• Cross-functional collaboration experience
• Report/Business case drafting
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of key Supply Chain Management principles
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/Production process
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years working experience
• BCom Supply Chain Management; any Bachelor of Science degree

Additional Information:

• Band: VI

SAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.