Supply Chain and Logistics Manager South Africa at Ariston Group

Responsibilities
Logistics & Distribution

•     Organize delivery and shipment to customers (South Africa and Export) in line with Service Level Agreement. 
•     Manage a team of 2 employees: local distribution, export Africa and worldwide
•     Management of Warehouse team (8 permanent employees + temporary) and external providers in other warehouses in South Africa
•     Management of the Sales Admin team (4 permanent employees)

Capturing and input of sales order and invoices

• Manage of returns (credit note, physical return)
• Cooperate with sales manager for outlook sales for next month
• Continuous improvement project follow up
•     Inventory management: responsible for stock taking, minimizing inventory discrepancies re finished product, accessories and spare parts.
•     Full control of inbound, outbound, returns and warehouse procedures
•     Support health & safety culture within the organization
•     Responsible for logistics costs (warehousing/distribution/stock adjustment/scrap/inbounds/ duties: overall more than 2 Mio €)
•     Monthly analysis of logistics costs and budget, forecast, actual and variance analysis
•     Analysis of drivers of logistics performance (drop size, delivery size, order size, geomix analysis cost/pcs, cost/m3, cost/km) and provide decision support to Country Manager
•     Align distribution with customer and business needs to meet anticipated targets
•     Ensure performance within established KPI’s and drive improvement initiatives to evaluate customer needs to maximize end-to-end logistics performance

Finished Product: Production Planning

•     Ensure full availability of products to sales department 
•     Comply with stock target defined centrally by company 
•     Support sales planning process with market and SOP meeting with T&I 
•     Daily analysis of stock & customer orders; check product availability 
•     Provide operational forecast in conjunction with planning department for monthly planning 
•     Analysis of sales figures (actual, budget, forecasting) 
•     Introduction of KPIs in local system (e.g. service level to customers, stock out report)

Finished Product: Import Management

•     Monthly import forecasting to m+4 
•     Build relationships with third party suppliers (transport), internal and international stakeholders 
•     Management of inbound (keep contact with broker re customs clearance) for quick clearance 
•     Extensive alignment with the order to bill process 
•     Screen, capture, and adhere to system driven requirements to process invoices from suppliers, transport providers etc. for approval by HQ’s
• Logistics Improvements 
•     Propose strategic projects for improvement of service/cost reduction 
•     Scout for new suppliers, negotiate optimal agreements 
•     Optimize country footprint 
•     Define and agree on local production constraints, and rules re finished product planning

Requirements Education 

• Relevant Degree/qualification in Supply Chain Management

Experience 

•  5 years’ experience in supply chain management 
•  Previous experiences in multinational companies 

Competencies and Skills: 

•  Experienced and skilled user of supply chain management software (e.g. SAP) 
•  Well-versed in inventory processes and systems 
•  Hands-on leadership style 
•  Strong communicator, at all levels 
•  Builds and leads teams 
•  Good time-management skills 
•  Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
•  Can influence across all working cultures 
•  Knowledge of the industry and best practices an advantage 
•  Some knowledge of export processes and procedures