Head of D&M Supply Chain Optimisation and Technology at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• The main purpose of the role is to design, implement and optimise business strategic processes and projects for TFG Design, Manufacturing and Prestige (Pty) Ltd. This role develops the technology roadmap to support the business initiatives and digitisation strategy, working closely with the internal technical teams to ensure the required resources are planned for, prioritised and aligned.
• Provide the 3-year Digital Transformation roadmap to support the business requirements
• Develop annual budget to support projects
• Responsible for the development and sign off of the new project ROI
• Provide Strategic Process Optimisation Project support for TFG Design & Manufacture and Prestige Clothing (PTY) Ltd to achieve its business strategic objectives
• To align, monitor and report on successful completion of projects
• To effectively manage the change process and ensure governance and compliance in place 
• Manage relationships with strategic technology providers
• Ensure technology roadmap resourcing available and aligned with Infotech and other stakeholders
• Provide Engineering support for Design and Manufacturing Logistics Division

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years Project Management Experience essential
• Minimum 10 years Managing teams essential
• 10 years managing budgets essential
• Candidates with an either qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Programme Management or Information systems is preferable. The combination of qualification and experience in delivering large scale projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills – managing team of Industrial Engineers, Business Analysts and 
• Strong Communication Skills across broad group of stakeholders
• Business Process Optimisation/Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Skills 
• Change Management 
• Technical competency and passion with new technologies