Executive: Supply Chain and Planning at Core Group

Key Performance Areas/Deliverables:

• Strategy

Key Tasks:

• Promote integration between supply chain and planning functions.
• Conceptualise and understand the overall impact on the business.
• Develop and execute scalable and flexible demand planning and supply chain strategies.
• Ensure efficient stock holding and create strategies aligned with business objectives.

Performance Indicators:

• Alignment with business objectives, successful collaboration across divisions, regions, and countries, adjustment of strategies according to trends, and business modelling and risk assessments.

Leadership

Key Tasks:

• Lead multiple teams with clear objectives.
• Ensure succession planning for key roles.
• Uphold organisational values.

Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of team objectives, effective talent management, retention metrics, climate survey results, and team productivity.

Supply Chain Management

Key Tasks:

• Optimise supply chain processes to reduce costs.
• Coordinate timely delivery with suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Performance Indicators:

• On-time delivery rates, supplier performance metrics, inventory turnover, compliance audit results, and continuous improvement metrics.

Planning

Key Tasks:

• Analyse and understand demand patterns.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy and alignment with financial budgets.
• Develop vendor-managed solutions for wholesale customers.

Performance Indicators:

• Cycle duration, inventory levels, budget adherence, stock ageing, and weeks of stock.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Tasks:

• Align purchasing plans with demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide reports and updates to senior management.

Performance Indicators:

• Alignment between purchasing and demand forecasts, quality of data integration, and effective communication.

Reporting

Key Tasks:

• Present reports and insights to Exco.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Define metrics for quality and cost comparisons.

Performance Indicators:

• Frequency and quality of reports, and adherence to best practices.
•  Innovation and Systems Integration

Key Tasks:

• Improve demand planning processes with technology.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Implement new tools for efficiency.
• Performance Indicators:
• Implementation effectiveness, technology utilisation, best practice adoption, and emerging technology integration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications: Degree, preferably Honours.
• Experience: 12-15 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain. Demonstrated strategic leadership and operational supply chain experience. Proven excellence in a specific supply chain category (e.g., procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or planning) and experience leading teams.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation Skills