Supply Chain Manager - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 18-12-2014 7:25:12 AM
15-01-2015 7:25:12 AM
Requirements:
BComm degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management or equivalent
5-8 years’ working experience within Supply Chain
Minimum 3 years’ experience within a supply chain management role
Must have very strong supply chain systems experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills

Job description:
Manage day-to-day supply and logistics activities to maximise the efficiency, reliability, and timeliness and cost effectiveness of the organisation’s supply chain
Activities include materials planning and control, procurement, inventory management, storage, warehousing, logistics, transport and distribution
Develop and implement supply and logistics plans, schedules and procedures
Allocate labour and capital resources to meet targets in areas such as transit and delivery times, inventory levels, purchasing, warehousing, and storage costs, and service standards
Liaise with functional and operational managers, for example in customer service, sales and production planning, to ensure that supply and activities are integrated with other parts of the business
Select and manage ongoing relationships with major suppliers, vendors or sub-contractors, for example suppliers and transport companies, to minimise costs and ensure the organisation receives satisfactory standards of service
Lead, direct, evaluate and develop supply and logistics staff to ensure that resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met