Head of Supply Chain

• 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/ 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

• 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.
• 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

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

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