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 •
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