Open Vacancies at DHL Supply Chain

• Support administration of Inventory management plans and processes to identify, evaluate and develop organization's inventories through analysis and operations of the replenishment system, in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.
• Individual contributor with the ability to work under moderate supervision
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education
• Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
• Support administration of Inventory management plans and processes to identify, evaluate and develop organization's inventories through analysis and operations of the replenishment system, in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies
• Comply with established procedures for end-to-end movement of stock and reconciling in case of discrepancies
• Support general admin tasks to monitor the accuracy of weekly data, history, network changes, lead-times, past and future promotional events, new product information, pricing, and customer service performance goals
• Undertake generally repetitive tasks to prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments
• Under supervision support coordination between Inventory management and multiple warehouse teams and other supply chain teams like logistics and sourcing
•  Assist in reporting daily deliveries and shipments report to reconcile inventory
• Explain facts, practices, policies, etc. to others within the organization adhering to narrowly defined procedures, standards and guidelines
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own team
• Communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships
• Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others
• Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Procurement, Pricing, Invoicing, Supply Chain Management, Data Entry, Accuracy, Customer Service, Analysis, DHL Business Knowledge, Business Processes, Stakeholder Management, Feedback

Education Level

• Vocational/Specialized/Technical/Certification

Experience Level

• less than 2 years

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Role Outline

• Provide financial and commercial support to the division.
• Participates in the Strategic planning process
• Effective financial management of all accounts. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting
• Direct & control the divisions overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships.
• Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, Cost accounting.
• Develops and co-ordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and the preparation of its financial/Commercial reports.
• Appraises operating results in terms of benchmark budgets, forecasts and strategic plans and coordinates appropriate action plans
• Development of DC and support financial staff

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Work with the Business Unit Financial Director to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting thereof.    
• Maintain and enhance decision-making through the provision and use of first class financial information based on strong internal control environment and costing systems
• Initial preparation of PRB documentation iro of contract acquisitions, capex and other commercial opportunities as well as the management of post approval process including back checks.        
• Support Senior Controller through input of annual budget and quarterly forecast process 
• Review and challenge of local financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring performance to budget and forecast 
• Ensure a sound and effective relationship and interface with the central finance team, and in particular Shared Services                                
• Operational financial management and implementation of business unit operational cost control processes and in particular ABC
• Revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services                            
• Management of the development and succession of financial personnel within the DC structures. 
• Provide direction and advice to the senior management team in relation to risk, commercial contracts, approval of business opportunities and general approach to maximising financial performance.                            
• Ensure Compliance will all local statutory accounting rules and requirements                                
• Management of all financial aspects for DSC.  This includes:- Monitoring and analysis of Contract and site performance against budget (includes explaining variances)
• Preparation of LE as well as inout in all costings for submissions for DSC. 
• Attending to all Client queries with regards to DSC charges levied.
• Input into PRB Papers and the review of the investment tools.
• Supplying DSC management with financial information and input pertaining to RFP's for New Business.
• Managing and overseeing all financial projects relating to the account. (from a financial aspect).
• Ensuring operational impact of financial decisions are properly quantified and communicated to DSC business and vice-versa.
• People management and development.
• Accuracy and integrity of BU GL ensuring timeous and regular review and clearing of Balance sheet reconciliation items.                                
• Supervision of cost control and transaction processing within the business and in particular the accuracy and integrity of the Oracle process –PO and JV’s etc.                                
• Determination and implementation of performance analyses and reporting processes  
• Ensure compliance with all Group and local deadlines and requirements                                

Qualifications/ Skills/Competencies/Experience

• Matric – Essential
• Degree Level Education
• Recognised financial qualifications eg: CA
• Continuous professional development
• Experience in Supply Chain HR      

Competencies & Skills

• Relationship management/Cultural appreciation                            
• Impact and influence                            
• Negotiation skills                            
• Acquisition appraisal and management                            
• Project management                            
• Team development                            
• Knowledge of contract logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges            
• Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience                    
• Strategic tools/techniques approaches and strategy determination            
• Track record of strong P&L understanding                            
• 5 years in senior finance role    
• Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment