Supply Chain Manager – Durban

Supply Chain Manager – Durban

Operations ~ Production and Manufacturing ~ Supply Chain and Logistics
KZN

To manage the flow of goods and services , involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work in progress inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
 
Requirements:
    • Tertiary Qualification Supply Chain Management or similar
    • A qualification in production and Inventory management SAP
    • Must have worked in a similar environment as Senior planner with proven track record
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position Product knowledge
    • Good communication skills & team player Customer service focus.
    • Supervisory skills.
    • Problem analysis and problem solving. Decision making & negotiating.
    • Planning and organizing. Initiative and flexibility. Information Technology.
    • Being professional, methodical, focused and reliable.
    • Ongoing product and shipping knowledge . Customer services training
    • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
 
LIAISES WITH:
    • Managing Director, Financial Manager, Technical Manager, Customer Service Team, Laboratory, Production Team Leader, Customs and Logistics Manager, Warehouse & Maintenance Manager Compliance Officer, Sales Team and
    • Head of Business Development, Strategy & New Business Development
    • Customers, suppliers, clearing agents and employees from other CHT subsidiaries.
 
MAJOR TASK HEADINGS:
    • Ensure that the overall materials planning process and disciplines are being adhered to as well as escalating to
    • Management any disruptions and deviations from the current process
    • Working towards meeting DIH targets and  reducing WC. Meeting all IT functionalities within the job tasks.
    • Inventory control and Management
    • Planning and analysis – forecast orders to meet customer demands and new projects Liaison with key input planners local and international.
    • Year end stock count
    • Drive discussions with key people to ensure alignment within the teams to meet company objectives on materials and stock KPI.
    • Highly effective communication skills
    • Purchase of stock New suppliers used Stock write-offs
    • Pricing of products in line with managers request Inventory management