Supply Chain Specialist - 3PL FMCG Retail

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Supply Chain Specialist – Johannesburg Gauteng 

Salary: Market Related

Purpose of Position:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist, based in Johannesburg Gauteng, this is a permanent position. The ideal candidate will oversee all Supply Chain related activities to ensure effective forecasting of inventory based on a defined company forecast process.

The supply chain specialist will be responsible for the end-to-end import of inventory process to ensure the pipeline of inventory forecasted is received and available to support the operations. They will also be responsible for managing our 3PL (Third Party Logistics) provider to maintain best in class performance. In addition, will be required to report on all key activities of planning, warehousing, distribution, and portfolio management. Market Related salary depending on industry experience and skillset.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric, B Comm Supply Chain Management Degree (non-negotiable)
• 7+ years’ experience in FMCG or Retail (non-negotiable)
• MS Excel Advanced (vlook-up, pivots, sum if’s, variance analysis, moderate modelling – forecasting templates) (non-negotiable); MS PowerPoint and MS Word (moderate)
• Tech savvy, high learning index
• Process improvement capabilities
• Broad knowledge Logistics, entire supply chain function.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system
  • Must be able to successfully lead multiple projects and manage deadlines as well as handle ambiguity.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and management skills.
    • Quick learner, intellectual capacity with a high degree of common sense, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
    • Own transport

Duties:

• Responsible for inventory forecasting and inventory pipeline management process, including back order management
• Close coordination with Sales and Marketing in respect of inventory forecasting.
• Coordinating with Custom House Agent (CHA) for custom clearance of Air or Sea shipment, including the early warning of shipment to 3PL and import control reporting.
• Responsible for resolving day-to-day supply chain queries and OTIF management
• Responsible for accuracy of the inventory ledger and all resultant reports
• Performance management of the 3PL (Third Party Logistics) team to ensure warehousing, inventory management & distribution performance standards are met.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy between warehousing and local ERP system.
• Monitor Sales Return & coordinate between Dealer & 3PL (Third Party Logistics) for Pick Up
• Acts as an active member as part of the Global supply chain team representing South Africa.
• Supports the Head of Finance and Business Support as directed.

Personal Skills/Character:

ü  Strong business acumen

ü  One company mindset

ü  Strong belief in alignment with Company Vision, Mission and values

ü  Demonstrates the organisations Leadership Capabilities

ü  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate/collaborate convincingly

ü  Ability to establish immediate credibility and relationships at all levels, inside and outside the organization.

ü  Team player with a strong “customer/service” orientation.

ü  Comfortable in a “hands on” environment.

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