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  • Posted: Jul 24, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    While studying possible healing powers of crude oil, the American physician Dr Ellis was disappointed to find no real medicinal value, but was intrigued by its potential lubricating properties. The oil he developed in 1866 worked effectively in high temperatures and was especially suitable to lubricate the large steam engines of that time. He abandoned the...
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    Supply Chain Manager

    Job description

    Overall Scope of Role:

    As Supply Chain Manager for Africa, you will be responsible for leading the team and managing all activities related to supply chain in Africa. The position is required to provide leadership, develop vendors / contract manufacturing capabilities in the region; use business and customer insight to develop innovative supply chain solutions that enable growth and enhance the customer experience. The position will play a valuable role in the development and execution of the overall supply chain strategy for Africa.

    Key Responsibilities of the Role

    • Lead supply chain team & processes to achieve operational excellence in Planning & Scheduling, Material Planning, Inventory & Warehouse Management, Order Management & Execution and continuous process improvement
    • Vendor Development & Management: Appointing and management of contract manufacturers / vendors; continually work with vendors to improve process efficiency & lead time of supply, assess readiness of suppliers to meet growth in volume & diversify risk, establish accountability for supply reliability & quality of product supplied
    • Lead warehouse management and related KPIs for warehousing and distribution
    • Hold responsibility for WC
    • Manage projects related to business growth & development: Facilitate New Solution Development and Quality Management, execute Network Design Optimization and Capability Analysis, generate PIO’s
    • Facilitate EH&S & Technical initiatives
    • Develop supply chain and regional team in line with business progression and drive supply chain’s and team’s performance through training & development and relevant KPIs.

    Skills and Characteristics of Ideal Candidate:

    • Unquestionable level of integrity
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Must be a team player
    • Should have demonstrated track record as consistent performer who can deliver under pressure. Has ability to remain professional, courteous, confident and patient under challenging circumstances
    • Ability to learn and adapt; Flexible and rational personality
    • Excellent project & time management

    Qualifications:

    • University education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration
    • 7-year experience in a similar function within a multinational corporation
    • Must be leading a team of direct reports in his current role
    • Experience and knowledge of lubricant industry desired
    • SAP / BW experience or other similar IT platform exposure / experience is must
    • Excellent verbal and writing skills (English)
    • Fluency in regional language (spoken) is desirable
    • Excellent communication and social skills
    • Candidate should be self-driven; takes initiatives and drives results
    • Strong analytical skill and ability to prioritize effectively to handle several projects at the same time
    • Candidate is a natural leader and team player who can act independently and develop a skilled team
    • Candidate takes ownership; has eyes for details and delivers quality results.

    Valvoline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Valvoline on www.linkedin.com to apply

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