Supply Chain Manager - Johannesburg at Howden

What needs to be done?

• Develop and implement strategies to effectively manage the different aspects of the supply chain.
• Ensure orders are processed and met according to the contractual terms with minimum risk exposure.
• Explore opportunities in order to improve operational efficiency in the three main functions and the organisation.
• Effectively manage demand and inventory planning, vendor, inbound and outbound freight.
• Assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services.
• Negotiate prices and delivery times with suppliers within limits of authority.
• The ability to work cross functional, sales and product management.
• Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly plans and prioritize and schedule own activities so these targets are met.
• Comply with ISO9001, OCHSA 18001 and ISO14001
• Lead the safety effort and awareness within area of responsibility.
• Routinely conduct safety observation and highlight any non-conformances.
• People Management: Manage performance of associates by conducting Performance Appraisals and ensure development plans for all subordinated are completed based on the tools provided. Look at ways of continuous improvement.
• Effective management of the order placement, logistics and freight forwarding function.
• Provide regular reports and communicate plans and objectives, results and problems to Management.
• Participate in creating as well as managing the departmental budget.
• Adhere to all SOX Compliance Controls with reverence to the narratives applicable to your area of responsibility.

What do you need to bring? 

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics Management or General Business Management.
• 5 -10 years relevant experience in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions.
• The ability to work cross functional, sales and product management.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Problem solver with good influencing skills.
• Strong planning skills.
• Self-motivated, results orientated and highly adaptable.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.