- Durban
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 35005
Vacancy Details
Employer: Ntice Search
- Management of working capital investment in stock: Ensure alignment with company parameters, including managing slow-moving and dead stock.
- Finished goods planning: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to avoid stock outs and short supplies.
- Raw material inventory management: Ensure the availability of the right amount at the right time to minimize working capital impact.
- Implement Just-in-Time principles: Drive continuous improvements to eliminate waste and streamline processes.
- Supplier assessments: Ensure quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.
- Supplier contract management: Negotiate contracts, Service Level Agreements, MOUs, and leases.
- Cost and savings projects: Drive organizational cost and savings projects across the supply chain.
- Risk identification and management: Mitigate risks in purchasing and production planning departments.
- Supplier diversification: Reduce dependency on single sources where practical.
- Contingency planning: Develop alternative strategies for unexpected events.
- ISO 9001/FSSC22000 adherence: Monitor compliance with supply chain procedures across the group and suppliers where relevant.
- Process optimization: Identify patterns and trends to improve overall efficiency.
- Performance metrics: Monitor and analyze metrics such as inventory turnover, supplier on-time delivery, and lead times. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Market trends and industry developments: Stay updated on best practices and innovations to drive continuous improvement.
- Cross-functional leadership: Lead teams and projects, driving process improvements, system implementations, and change management initiatives.
- Team development: Provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Training material development: Create and develop training materials to train relevant parts of the business.
- Educational background: CIMA qualification or BCom Honours Degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience: At least 4-5 years in a commercial supply chain role and at least 3 years in a management role.
- Technical skills: Proficiency with SAP is advantageous.
- Soft skills:
- Strong/proven negotiation skills.
- Strong planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to influence others.
- Problem-solving capability.
- Enthusiastic, positive, and self-energized attitude.
Our leading FMCG manufacturing client is seeking a Commercial Manager in their Supply Chain team, reporting to the Supply Chain Executive.
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following:
Supply Chain Planning & Strategy
Procurement and Vendor Management
Risk Management & Mitigation
Data Analysis
Leadership & Training
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this position, applicants should meet the following criteria:
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