Supply Chain Services Manager wanted Asap: APPLY HERE

Supply Chain Services Manager wanted Asap: APPLY HERE

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

To manage the supply chain support services, ensuring that the customer SLA’s are adhered to through optimised processes and principles in: Inventory Optimisation, Vendor management and Outsourcing, Distribution, Procurement and Financial Administration.

KPA
MANAGE THE END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESSES OF FORECASTING, PURCHASING, RECONCILIATION AND OPTIMISATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF STOCK / INVENTORY
Monitor stock/inventory utilisation, ensure that all are accounted for, and identify trends in usage, availability, status and value.
Conduct timeous planning and forecasting to ensure that the required stock, equipment and logistical infrastructure is available when required;
Determine most appropriate purchasing strategy to secure stock/inventory;
Procure, manage and control stock/inventory to deliver on customer requirements;
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.);
Develop management controls to ensure that client deliverables, services and interactions are aligned with operational processes, plans, goals and objectives;
Ensure that agreed upon Customer SLAs are adhered to through optimised supply chain processes and principles – Target Customer SLA 96%;
Ensure that agreed upon Supply Chain SLAs are adhered to through optimised supply chain processes and principles – target 96% on work orders;
Achieve all Supply Chain backlog targets;
Identify and manage risk within the supply chain; and
Ensure that the monthly replenishment order is submitted to the Senior Operations Manager within predetermined time frame.

Output
Stock/Inventory Availability and Utilisation
Asset Value (ROA)
Stock Turn
Customer Satisfaction

MANAGE INVENTORY OBSOLESCENCE / EXCESS AND THE END-TO-END FINANCIAL STOCK / INVENTORY PROCESS
Ensure that bi-monthly, quarterly cycle count and twice annual stock take is planned in advance and performed to manage inventory risk on all Supply Chain Services warehouses;
Ensure that stock losses do not exceed 0.01% of total stock;
Ensure that all cut-offs are done according to procedures
Output
Decrease in obsolescence/excess stock

MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH VENDORS AND SUPPLIERS TO ENSURE DELIVERY AGAINST AGREEMENT AND MARGIN
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with vendors and suppliers;
Identify and select new vendor’s / service provider’s / service partners to enhance and differentiate the Bytes MS service offering;
Plan the best way to get goods from suppliers to warehouse and then on to customers; and
Proactively ensure suppliers have enough stock to meet the demand.

Output
Vendor Performance

MAXIMISE REVENUE AND CONTROL COST:
Budget by considering cost estimates related to staff, materials, equipment, infrastructure and inventory;
Review stock trends and analytics to determine areas to optimise expenditure
Manage expenses and keep within budget constraints;
Conduct Management Reviews and Audits monthly
Meet the Contribution budget monthly
Reduce overall Cost of Sale Cost Drivers (ensure that they are within budget or at agreed levels)
Manage expenses, ensuring that they remain within budget
Manage the distribution expenses to be within budget

Output
CAPEX Expenditure
OPEX Expenditure
Optimisation of OPEX as a % of Service Revenue

ENSURE QUALITY MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
Ensure adherence to the quality procedures for department
Ensure a neat and secure work place and work practices
Review account plans quarterly with Senior Operations Manager as part of management review
Ensure that processes are reviewed monthly with Senior Operations Manager
Identify potential projects to deliver changes and improvements to the supply chain and commission select projects
Ensure that projects are successfully executed according to project plan

Output
Adherence to quality procedures for department

CUSTOMER FOCUSED PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
Ensure that employees have a clear view and understand work/role descriptions, targets and goals to perform their functions, and that client needs and requirements are integrated into all work related practices;
Ensure that employees have the right resources, tools, equipment, and information to successfully execute on their responsibilities;
Effectively manage employee performance and create opportunities for them to gain the competence for the work required;
Proactively align future talent needs through effective succession planning and capacity building initiatives (i.e. development programmes, training, mentorship, coaching etc.), and advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth;
Ensure that technical certifications are retained, developed and that the required technically skilled resources are retained and attracted
Align with the company BBBEE strategy and ensure all targets and deliverables are met.

Output
Technical Competence Coverage
Customer focused leadership
Employee engagement
People performance

Job Requirements:

Qualifications Experience
Supply Chain Management diploma/certificate
Financial Management diploma/certificate
Minimum of 7 years proven experience at a Senior Managerial level, in the ICT Services Industry
At least 5 years’ experience related to the key result areas
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ financial experience

Knowledge
An understanding of business and financial principles

Skills
Presentation skills
MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
Computer literate in relevant operating system

Attitude/ Behaviour
Good communication skills (Written and Oral)
Conflict resolution
Decision Making
Drive
Integrity
Innovative
Planning (Functional)
Respect for individuals/dedication to customers
Problem analysis
Quality of work/Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Service oriented
Delegation and Control
Performance Management. Apply Now

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