Head of Supply Chain

Lindt and Sprungli (South Africa)

Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Background of the CompanyLindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (Lindt SA) started operations in May 2011 and forms part of the Lindt & Sprüngli group of companies. With more than 150 employees, Lindt SA is based in Cape Town with strong regional presence in Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth and a network of 15 Lindt retail stores.As global leader in the premium chocolate sector, Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of almost 175 years which takes its origins in Zurich, Switzerland. Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 owned production sites in Europe and the USA. The products are distributed by 28 subsidiary companies and branch offices, in around 500 Lindt shops and cafés, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe.Position PurposeComplete responsibility of supply chain management. Responsible to source goods from group companies in Europe and to ensure the smooth operation of all activities related to the physical management and distribution of Lindt SA's third-party logistics provider (3PL) network. Overall responsibility of inbound, value add (co-packing) and regional stock availability as well as activities to monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels by location. Full ownership of SCM function development within the organization, including supply chain strategy, make or buy decision making, planning, product master data, quality costs control and operations execution.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 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/Lindt 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 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).
Manage stock control at own retail stores, including implementation of best practices to accurately maintain stock levels and control changes in inventory
Collaborate with marketing teams on new product launches
Collaborate with finance to help understand drivers of variances
Responsible for implementing and maintaining quality 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 & Knowledge

Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;
Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage;
Strong knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics and warehousing processes within a multinational FMCG environment; and
Knowledge of EDI requirements.

Minimum of 5 years in a supply chain manager role
Tertiary Education degree;

Lindt and Sprungli (South Africa)

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