Job Summary
Overview:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Services and Logistics aspects of the business, within neighbouring countries. The role requires a strong team player who is able to work well with relevant department managers and manage a team both directly and indirectly. It also requires extensive travel to relevant markets, such as Namibia, Botswana, Ivory Coast and Lesotho.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Completed tertiary in Finance, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent
- 3+ years in a similar role, and within a similar industry / sector
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for strategic planning and direction of Supply Chain department
- Responsible for the full Supply Chain process, from procurement to transport and final delivery
- Responsible for ensuring SOPs for the department are correct, in-place and adhered to
- Suppliers: work closely with suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable stock supply, and at the correct quality level; negotiate pricing and secure stock
- Logistics: ensure stock is transported timeously directly from supplier to each store
- Work closely with the Operations Manager in each market regarding changes to requirements
- Work closely with Marketing with regards to planned campaigns within each market, stock-related impact on plans and ensuring pricing is in line with available stock
- Explore new ideas or platforms that would increase the effectiveness of the department
- Manage team members: Procurement Manager and Quality Assurance Manager
- Work closely with Supply Chain Co-ordinator within each market/country
Competencies:
- High attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
- Operate strategically with a long-term view
- Strong relationship building skills
- Strong data/information processing skills
- Able to notice trends and foresee potential problems in the business