Supply Chain Design Specialist at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Africa’s network design strategy across the supply chain (Sourcing, Brewery/DC operations, Route-To-Market).
• Develop routines, data collection and analysis processes in line with Global Supply Chain Design standards.
• Update & maintain capacity & capability standards of the supply chain network (Suppliers, Maltings, Breweries, DCs).
• Update & maintain modelling portfolio data aligned with the Commercial team.
• Update & maintain modelling cost data aligned with the Zone VILC PPM team.
• Update & maintain modelling demand data for 3-5 years aligned with Zone FP&A and BU Commercial teams.
• Prepare and model Zone/BU/Country level Supply Chain Design reviews in line with the Global Supply Chain Design planning cycle.
• Analyse model outputs to propose strategic investment and cost reduction opportunities.
• Assess feasibility & viability of network design proposals with the Supply (Manufacturing) & Procurement functions.
• Prepare business cases consisting of volume benefit, cost impact and return-on-investment projections.
• Support Supply Chain Design Manager in preparing for Supply Chain Design updates to Africa & Global Supply Chain Leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc strategic analysis as required.
• Track & monitor approved proposals during and after project completion.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships across Supply, Procurement, Finance, Sales and Marketing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years working experience
• BCom Supply Chain Management; any Bachelor of Science degree