Head of Supply Chain - CT

SUMMARY:
Head of Supply Chain - CT

POSITION INFO:

Position Purpose

Responsible to source goods from group companies and to ensure the smooth operation of all activities related to the physical management and distribution of the companies’ third-party logistics provider (3PL) network. Overall responsibility of the customer service and inbound team as well as stock related activity to monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels by location.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing process: MRP, purchase orders processing, IC APO updates, inbound logistics including container planning and stock cover;

• Manage the warehouse operations in terms of storage capacity, status of the warehouse (temperature, cleaning, racking), organization and procedures;

• Manage the stock in the warehouse in terms of accuracy of the stock figures, assessment of damaged/short dated stock, pallet control and reconciliation, stock reconciliation, stock takes, organization and procedures;

• Manage and control all warehouse system stock transactions to ensure order to cash process is aligned to stock holding;

• Manage all stock locations to ensure returns, damages, packaging etc. are accurately controlled;

• Manage the outbound logistics in terms of performance of the distribution network (deliveries on time/in full and POD turnaround), organization and procedures, picking accuracy, month-end activities, keeping the logistics cost within the approved budget, identify cost saving opportunities, continuous improvement of the logistics processes and procedures, implementation of internal control procedures).

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments;

• Proactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete them;

• Methodical and structured approach to tasks;

• Able to set priorities and clear targets; and

• Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business.

Skills and Competencies required

• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;

• Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage;

• Tertiary Education degree;

• Strong knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics and warehousing processes within a multinational FMCG environment; and

• Knowledge of EDI requirements.

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