Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing industry based in Pretoria is currently looking to employ a Supply Chain Manager .
Main Purpose of the job:
The SCM is responsible for overseeing and managing company’s overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to improve productivity and efficiency and reduce costs while securing high quality material for their company. In addition, they play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability.
If you meet these criteria and also possess a strategic, analytical mind, we’d like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Create the company’s supply chain strategy
- Analyse data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
- Evaluate and report on KPIs
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records
- Train and guide employees
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
- Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)
- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field in an automotive component manufacturing environment
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP)
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.