A reputable company is urgently seeking a Supply Chain Manager. The suitable candidate must meet the following criteria:
Skills & Qualifications & Experience
You'll need:
· Complete Degree/Diploma in supply chain management and/or an equivalent combination of training and supply chain experience
· +5 years working experience in supply chain management
· planning and organisational skills
· the ability to motivate and lead a team
· spoken and written communication skills
· problem-solving and be able to work in a pressurised environment
· good geographical knowledge of the Kwazulu Natal Region
· Pastel Knowledge
· Drivers licence
Responsibilities
· Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of an organization’s supply chain or a supply chain services company
· Lead and manage production planning, customer service, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, transportation and other areas as required
· Develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports
· Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluations of supply chain staff
· Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties
· Understand customers’ needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer’s key personnel involved in or directly relevant to supply chain activities
· Manage vendor relationships (e.g., third party logistics)
· Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objectives
· Oversee organization wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and evaluation of services
· Manage / coordinate the sales and operations planning process including supply / demand forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
· Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing
· Develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization
· Manage and / or execute procurement related functions (e.g., develop and implement contract management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, draft and manage contracts, etc
· Monitor and analyze current trends in the marketplace
· Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance
· Identify and manage risk within the supply chain
· Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues
· Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within the organization to improve supply chain processes
· Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
· Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimizations in order to grow the business
· Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans
· Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
· Communicate values, business goals, and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders
· Manage contractor and subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as a liaison with the organization
· Support the development of supply chain based training materials and technical manuals
· Identify potential projects to deliver changes and improvements to the supply chain and commission select projects
· Develop management and project reports
· Develop and deliver oral presentations
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Key Competency Requirements:
- That the applicant is a practising non-commercial fine artist
- Proven administrative and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in use of standard desktop computer packages
- A good level of numeracy
- Ability to plan and manage priorities
- Ability to respond quickly, effectively and flexibly
- Able to work on own initiative
- Strong organizational skills; detail oriented
- Ability to give and take direction and to interface with decision makers in a professional manner and maintain confidential information
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
