Job Description

Position Title: Head of Supply ChainPersonal Care | FMCG IndustrySouth AfricaWe are looking for a head of Supply chain for one of our FMCG clients based in South Africa.Summary: The Head Supply Chain shall provide strategic directions and oversee the smooth running of the logistics, warehousing, day to day operations, procurement, vehicle fleet, management of permanent and outsourced manpower and servicing requirements via company locations while ensuring customer retention and customer satisfaction is maximised. Within this position, there will be elements of liaising between multi-disciplinary functions / teams to ensure an efficient and optimised supply chain.

• Responsible in the creation and execution of business goals for the Supply Chain Function (Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Fleet) by leveraging on Lean Operational tools to minimize waste, decrease cost, improve floor space utilisation and operational efficiencies.
• Direct and coordinate entire Operations function including Warehouse operation, Logistics, Distribution, Fleet and Man Management in order to meet quality standards, customer delivery and cost objectives.
• Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness by continuously evaluating tools and policies, identifying opportunities and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term and sustainable fruitful strategies for saving on procurement costs Ensure mechanisms for risk management for supply contracts and agreements and establish checks and controls in the procurement life cycle Manage key stakeholders' expectations throughout the life-cycle of the business and consistently communicate the key metrics including budget, production and financial performance metrics for the operations.

• Delivery in Full on time to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Distribution Costs Inventory Control Procurement Savings Space Utilisation
• Storage Productivity Receiving Cycle Time Fleet Asset
• Utilisation Planning Efficiencies

• Dynamic candidate with a go getter attitude and proven track record and experience of working within a fast-paced personal care product environment.
• Experience in creating a cost-containment plan through inventory management best practices to ensure continuous improvements and lower inventory costs Hands on expereince in restructuring supplier relationships, forging new associations, negotiating win-win deals and finalising supplier / procurement contracts with various stake holders to ensure procurement savings
• Strong knowledge and experience in managing overall operations (eg: customer order handling, distribution, logistics procurement, etc.) related to the FMCG or personal care industry.
• Should have strong supplier contacts both outside and within South Africa.
• Proven ability to manage successfully in a high growth, rapid expansion environment, including business process re-engineering. Experience The candidate must ideally have 12-15 years of experience of which at least 4 to 6 years in operations, distribution, logistics, procurement in the Manufacturing industry especially from the personal care/FMCG segment.
• 3 PL - Third party logitics managment.
• Proven Supplier and Customer Management experience Familiarity with a standard ERP system, ISO, Six Sigma / Lean operations methodology.
• Commercial acumen to understand implications on Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Fleet Management and Distribution Qualifications The Bachelor's
• Degree in Engineering, Science or Commerce with a Post Graduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain Management or Management Competencies / Skills required .
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong Analytical Skills Structured problem-solving ability.
• Able to leverage multiple problem-solving tools to address complex, multi-faceted challenges.
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills - Having led large teams Strategic Planning skills Ability to improve business revenues through operational excellence.

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