Job Purpose
To provide support, analysis and insight regarding network and warehouse optimisation; supply chain initiatives; business and solutions development; and general operations.
Key Responsibilities
Network Analysis
Provide support in identifying future long-term requirements of the network, including:
Analyzing transport nodes.
Ccalculating the cost of maintaining and operating the current network.
Analysing how cost is affected by different scenarios where facilities are closed, expanded, contracted or new facilities are acquired or constructed.
Analyzing network nodes and flow-paths.
Evaluating warehouse capacity for current and future operations to handle optimal product flows.
Participate in modelling the long term and medium-term scenarios around inventory and transport costs.
Supply Chain Modelling and Data Analysis
On a daily basis, support the review of data emanating from the supply chain and perform integrated analysis to identify cross-functional cause and effect.
Create models to inform operating strategies, facilitate decision-making, make investment recommendations and identify new business opportunities.
General Information and Data Management
For area of responsibility, ensure data is accurately and regularly captured onto the information system to facilitate access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
Share with and report relevant data and information to management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.
Perform general data maintenance in SAP.
Administration
Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.
Compile ad hoc spreadsheets when required.
Ensure that data captured on management systems is backed up.
Self Coordination
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
Support and drive the business core values.
Manage colleagues and clients' expectations and communicate appropriately.
Demonstrate willingness to help others and "go the extra mile" to meet team targets and objectives.
Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
Key Relationships
Internal
Operations management team.
Supply chain team.
Finance team.
External
External Auditors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced mathematics/statistics qualification (University level preferably)/ Industrial engineering degree.
Operations research qualification (advantageous).
Minimum of 3 years' working experience in a supply chain environment, preferably with transport, network, warehouse modelling experience.
Costing experience would be advantageous.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication (for the completion of tenders).
Computer literacy (MS Office and especially proficiency in Excel).
Report writing.
Interpersonal.
Logical thinking.
Strong analytical and statistical.
Numeracy.
Organisational awareness.
Advanced problem solving.
Data analysis and presentation.
Simulating scenarios (using Excel modelling).
