Global Commercial Supply Chain Manager - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 24-06-2014 11:22:30 AM
22-07-2014 11:22:30 AM
Description:
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES/ CORE TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITY
• Responsible for the commercial assurance of the projects under management
• Defining sourcing strategies from a commercial point of view
• Formulate commercial models to support the project delivery team
• Ensure that projects are managed commercially
• Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks
• To deliver post contract commercial management
• Exercise full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts
• Provide sound commercial and contractual advice throughout supply hubs
Desired Skills and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Associates Degree (Bachelor's from four-year College or University in a business related field preferred) or equivalent working experience
• Intermediate/ advanced skills and knowledge of MS Excel
• Exposure to clerical, data entry, operations, inventory management, and/or order fulfilment
• Shipping of packaged goods experience preferred
• Experience in utilising an integrated ERP system and an End-to-End Supply Planning system
• Project Management experience
• 7-10 years Supply Chain management experience within the Pharmaceutical or FMCG industry

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Including excellent follow through habits
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Initiative/ self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and on project teams
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• An outgoing personality and a strong degree of comfort interacting with a wide variety of people
• Solid, straight forward and professional
• Robust attention to detail