Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager, you receive meaningful responsibilities from day 1. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing and managing the flow of goods and services within the organization's supply chain. You will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relationships, to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products. You will also oversee maintaining and expanding a long-term partnership with customers by continuously proposing solutions and plans that meet their supply chain objectives. To do so, you'll develop a keen sense of understanding of products, categories, manufacturing, and planning processes. While building the master plans for your customers along with your organization, you will develop people & stake holder management, Joint business planning & Value creation skills as you are responsible for your client's Supply Chain from A-Z.Your teamThis role reports to Supply Chain Director who is responsible for all modern retail & distributor customers.What success looks likeSuperior Value Creation:• Work with the customer to identify efficiency ideas and executes them effectively.• Create project list that mutually benefits us and the customer• Demonstrate stewardship across all key action areas – business and fundamentals reporting.• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the supply chain operations, aligning with organizational goals and objectives. This includes forecasting demand, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Joint Business Planning• Alignment of Joint forecasting sessions and review of ordering patterns and Inventory management• Manage and Understand Trade Terms, Annual refresher for all customers• Build Distributor Capabilities• Customer Collaboration on Quarterly Business PlanningLogistics CoordinationCoordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure the smooth flow of goods throughout the supply chain. Optimize logistics processes to minimize transportation costs and improve delivery timesIdentify potential risks and disruptions within the supply chain, such as supplier shortages, transportation delays, or natural disasters, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Ensure business continuity and resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions.Performance Monitoring and AnalysisMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the performance of the supply chain operations and identify areas for improvement. Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for optimizationCustomer Relationship Management:• Weekly & monthly drumbeats with Customer Supply Chain representatives to track aligned KPIs.• Conduct quarterly Top to Top with the customer Supply Chain Leadership• Understand and lead your accounts to top 3 in advantage monitor survey• Timely resolution of all customers related pain points in Supply Chain• Conduct Annual VSMs with the customers to agree on the ideal and future state• Effective communication with the counter parts on day-to-day Order and Shipment updatesOrganization• Understand skill gap of his team and coach them on identified opportunities.• Personal Mastery of Basic Sales and Supply Skills Framework.• Establish understand of customer decision making and work processes via account penetration and influence• Lead or support Supply Chain special projects.Responsibilities of the roleDevelop short & long-term strategies and identify business-building chances to create shared value for P&G and customers.Manage e2e Supply Chain KPIs for the account.Be the voice of the customer to our company & business categories.Lead daily & monthly planning to deliver Supply chain goals.Develop plans to win on availability with customers, making every store a growth engine for our brands.Drive growth in service, improvement in cost to serve, and cash position on inventory.Develop productive working relationships with key customer contacts in a positive way.Leverage consumer insights and partner with customers to input into the development of a joint business plan.Use analytical tools and integrate various data systems to develop action plansJob QualificationsRole RequirementsBachelor's DegreeLeader who is passionate to make things happen, collaborating well with diverse groups of peopleStrong analytical thinking and skillsHave an external focus and a real passion for Supply Chain and LogisticsAbility to travel regularly to customersLike to bring creativity & innovation to your workJob ScheduleFull time Job LocationJOHANNESBURG GENERAL OFFICEJob DescriptionOverview of the jobAs a Supply Chain Manager, you receive meaningful responsibilities from day 1. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing and managing the flow of goods and services within the organization's supply chain. You will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relationships, to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products. You will also oversee maintaining and expanding a long-term partnership with customers by continuously proposing solutions and plans that meet their supply chain objectives. To do so, you'll develop a keen sense of understanding of products, categories, manufacturing, and planning processes. While building the master plans for your customers along with your organization, you will develop people & stake holder management, Joint business planning & Value creation skills as you are responsible for your client's Supply Chain from A-Z.Your teamThis role reports to Supply Chain Director who is responsible for all modern retail & distributor customers.What success looks likeSuperior Value Creation:• Work with the customer to identify efficiency ideas and executes them effectively.• Create project list that mutually benefits us and the customer• Demonstrate stewardship across all key action areas – business and fundamentals reporting.• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the supply chain operations, aligning with organizational goals and objectives. This includes forecasting demand, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Joint Business Planning• Alignment of Joint forecasting sessions and review of ordering patterns and Inventory management• Manage and Understand Trade Terms, Annual refresher for all customers• Build Distributor Capabilities• Joint Supply Chain Synchronization Masterplan• Customer Collaboration on Quarterly Business PlanningLogistics CoordinationCoordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure the smooth flow of goods throughout the supply chain. Optimize logistics processes to minimize transportation costs and improve delivery timesRisk ManagementIdentify potential risks and disruptions within the supply chain, such as supplier shortages, transportation delays, or natural disasters, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Ensure business continuity and resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions.Performance Monitoring and AnalysisMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the performance of the supply chain operations and identify areas for improvement. Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for optimizationCustomer Relationship Management:• Weekly & monthly drumbeats with Customer Supply Chain representatives to track aligned KPIs.• Conduct quarterly Top to Top with the customer Supply Chain Leadership• Understand and lead your accounts to top 3 in advantage monitor survey• Timely resolution of all customers related pain points in Supply Chain• Conduct Annual VSMs with the customers to agree on the ideal and future state• Effective communication with the counter parts on day-to-day Order and Shipment updatesOrganization• Understand skill gap of his team and coach them on identified opportunities.• Personal Mastery of Basic Sales and Supply Skills Framework.• Establish understand of customer decision making and work processes via account penetration and influence• Lead or support Supply Chain special projects.Responsibilities of the roleDevelop short & long-term strategies and identify business-building chances to create shared value for P&G and customers.Manage e2e Supply Chain KPIs for the account.Be the voice of the customer to our company & business categories.Lead daily & monthly planning to deliver Supply chain goals.Develop plans to win on availability with customers, making every store a growth engine for our brands.Drive growth in service, improvement in cost to serve, and cash position on inventory.Develop productive working relationships with key customer contacts in a positive way.Leverage consumer insights and partner with customers to input into the development of a joint business plan.Use analytical tools and integrate various data systems to develop action plansJob QualificationsRole RequirementsBachelor's DegreeLeader who is passionate to make things happen, collaborating well with diverse groups of peopleStrong analytical thinking and skillsHave an external focus and a real passion for Supply Chain and LogisticsAbility to travel regularly to customersLike to bring creativity & innovation to your workJob ScheduleFull timeJob NumberR000100336Job SegmentationRecent Grads/Entry Level (Job Segmentation) P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we're the world's largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We've spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.#J-18808-Ljbffr