Operations Manager

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB006746/LD

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Managed Talent Solutions client is looking for an Operations Manager who should possess a solid working knowledge of managing IT and operations functionalities of the warehousing and inventory portfolio’s and maintain process controls and integration alignment with the third-party logistics (3PL) service providers.

This will be a 24-month FTC with the possibility to extend. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management, Diagnostics environment is an advantage.

POSITION INFO:
Key tasks:

Manage and lead diverse staff and portfolio coverage.
Manage the IT and operations functionalities of the warehousing and inventory portfolio with the third-party logistics (3PL) service provider.
Identify and implement lean and cost-effective business solutions with the third-party service provider, and as per the key performance indicators (KPI).
Manage and report inventory balance within company, aligned to 3PL balancesx.
Maintain process controls and integration alignment with the third-party service provider.
Optimize inventory utilization alignment with demand planning based on consensus forecast.
Develop and maintain S&OP metrics and dashboards to track inventory performance and identify areas for improvement.
Performance measures of the Logistics portfolio, aligned to the global contracts.

Key skills required:

Supply Chain management, preferably within the Diagnostic’s industry
Inventory and demand management
Forecasting and Replenishments planning
Data analytics on stock related activities
Advanced Excel skills - work with formulas, macros, pivot tables
Ability to analyse, evaluate and provide decision-making processes in a dynamic environment
Microsoft Power Suite (PowerBI) would be an advantage
Lead expert to the implementation of a major client project, including other digital solutions

Experience required:

Minimum 5 years Supply Chain management, Diagnostics environment is an advantage
SAP with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) expertise
Third-party warehouse management is an advance
Expertise of Microsoft Power Suite (PowerBI, PowerQuery, PowerPivot) or equivalent

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