African countries - Inventory Analyst

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008505/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:
This is a very senior level role where you will manage, count and analyse inventory for the Africa region. This includes the inventory for multiple countries. Please do not apply if you do not have experience at this level of operation.

POSITION INFO:

Manage, count and analyse inventory for the Africa region.
Monitor and anticipate the rate of sale for each type of product offered to ensure distribution centers and warehouses maintain inventory levels necessary to meet projected sales demands.
Analyze Inventory Statistics. This includes performing financial analytics to determine which products are selling the most and which are under-performing Slow Movers.
Coordination of slow mover management with country Supply Planners.
Market Obsolescence – Monitor and report on progress
Manage W&D Distribution Budget and Cost centre management
Steering of D&O process across Africa with relevant stakeholders
Manage D&O Targets /provisions vs actuals
Conduct D&O review – comparison - need vs available - at cluster level & country level
Consolidate cluster review
Tracking of D&O Actions – Market obsolesces
Monthly tracking First expired, first out - FEFO & quality prioritization
Work with quality on sampling
Provide overview D&O & variances monthly
Steer implementation projects related to inventory - FEFO & Automation of D&O requests
Count Inventory - perform regular inventory counts and verify the numbers against shipping and receiving logs
Inventory Reporting - regular inventory reports detailing inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data
Participate in local Sales and Operations Execution and provide key insights on inventory
Develop process improvements to achieve company inventory goals.
Develop initiatives to reduce slow moving/D&O inventories and to improve inventory turns.
Review inventory activities and recommend improvements.
Assist in inventory risk assessment and mitigation activities.
Coordinate on stock quality data i.e. missing batch numbers
Prepare, analyse monthly inventory listing with quality - distribute outcomes to relevant stakeholders i.e. planning, costing and customer service
Harmonize conversion factors across reporting within Finance, planning andinventory i.e actual weight, not averages

Experience & Qualifications

BA/BS degree
MBA preferable
10+ years in Supply Chain, Logistics roles
Manufacturing exposure is an advantage

Collaborative: Exceptional analytical & interpersonal skills, able to work with stakeholders across functions and regions, building strong relationships
Influential: Change Agent with ability to drive in multi-country & multicultural environment
Strategic: Demonstrates strategic thinking about business with an entrepreneurial spirit
Execution: Proven track record in promoting global standards and driving adoption
Result Orientation: Passionate achiever with demonstrated ability to deliver results
Ability to lead without authority

Key Competencies:

Lead with purpose / Grow yourself and others
Act sustainably and be a role model
Build trust and be inclusive
Create value for the customer
Be accountable

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