Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (Fmcg / Fast Food)

Overview:The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Services and Logistics aspects of the business, within neighbouring countries. The role requires a strong team player who is able to work well with relevant department managers and manage a team both directly and indirectly. It also requires extensive travel to relevant markets, such as Namibia, Botswana, Ivory Coast and Lesotho.Minimum Requirements:Grade 12Completed tertiary in Finance, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent3+ years in a similar role, and within a similar industry / sectorResponsibilities:Responsible for strategic planning and direction of Supply Chain departmentResponsible for the full Supply Chain process, from procurement to transport and final deliveryResponsible for ensuring SOPs for the department are correct, in-place and adhered toSuppliers: work closely with suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable stock supply, and at the correct quality level; negotiate pricing and secure stockLogistics: ensure stock is transported timeously directly from supplier to each storeWork closely with the Operations Manager in each market regarding changes to requirementsWork closely with Marketing with regards to planned campaigns within each market, stock-related impact on plans and ensuring pricing is in line with available stockExplore new ideas or platforms that would increase the effectiveness of the departmentManage team members: Procurement Manager and Quality Assurance ManagerWork closely with Supply Chain Co-ordinator within each market/countryCompetencies:High attention to detailAble to work under pressureOperate strategically with a long-term viewStrong relationship building skillsStrong data/information processing skillsAble to notice trends and foresee potential problems in the business#J-18808-Ljbffr