Reference Number: 671 1010 MHU
Job Description:
Our client is an OEM operating in the mineral processing space. They require a Head of Supply Chain to report directly to the Managing Director. The Head of Supply Chain assumes full accountability for the successful execution of the SCM strategy and KPIs in the Logistics, Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing & Materials Management elements of the Company.
Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain Logistic Supply Services suitable for local and export customer support.
Implement sound supply chain management in respect of the procurement of raw materials and bought out items with a view to achieving 95% On Time Delivery (OTD), containment of Purchase Price Variances (PPV), driving cost savings and improved lead times.
Maintain and develop effective inventory management with a focus on availability, fill rate, inventory turns and reduction of slow and obsolete stock.
Guide warehouse team regarding Inventory Management, productive and efficient receiving and dispatching services.
Relentless execution of continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain and implementing TCO Principles.
Resourcing, developing and leading the Supply Chain Personnel.
Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for improvements and minimize operational gaps.
Manage Company Strategic Purchasing Teams and ensure strategic contracts are in place to guarantee security of supply.
Engagement with Company Sister Companies regarding intercompany purchases for both machines and aftermarket parts.
Ensure 80% spend is on contract for both local and overseas purchases and management of all contract lifecycle.
Engagement with respective Sales teams in ensuring target selling price is met and machines are produced timeously.
Drive compliance regarding BBBEE procurement requirements.
Ensure Compliance to QMS standards and improvement of Supplier Product Quality.
Develop and implement Supply Chain Management Strategy aligned with Company Industries Africa Middle East business strategy.
Increase the business in increasing European market share by ensuring South African Factory Cost is minimal and competitive.
Develop both local and Global Suppliers in Europe, USA, Canada, and Asia.
Manage forklifts and crane operators to ensure materials movement inside the factory is smooth and visibility of WIP to finish machine is achieved.
Ensure machines are packed and loaded timeously onto trucks/flat tracks for exports and local deliveries.
Develop and drive cost reduction strategies for Project Gateway (machine models 2742, 2650, 2238, 4240, 4250, 4448, 5060, K200, T300, T400, and T200) by 42%.
Implement drop-shipment or cross-trade strategy as a form of increasing company sales and on-time delivery.
Conduct and analysis for all globally purchased items, implement Direct Sourcing and Localization Strategy.
Manage Warehouse Operations to ensure stock integrity is enhanced.
Manage Supply Product Quality and First Article Inspection to ensure high quality parts and components are delivered timeously.
Implement and drive after-market parts sales margin improvement without increasing Selling price.
Identify Internally Factory produced items/parts and convert all items/parts produced at high cost internally into outsourced at low cost.
Requirements:
Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or any other relevant qualification (NQF7).
Master's degree will be an added advantage.
10 years' experience in a similar Senior Management role (preferably in a heavy engineering manufacturing environment).
Experience in putting together and managing high performance teams.
Experience in ERP system is critical.
Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX is an advantage.
Multi-national company exposure & drafting and implementation of cost reduction strategies.
Extensive International Supply Chain experience.
Critical Thinker with an ability to think strategically.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Advanced proficiency on Microsoft Excel; Power BI.
The ability to develop and drive implementation of operational plans that support organizational strategy.
Benefits and Contractual Information:
Permanent role
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to ******.
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Mark HuberManaging Lead - Executive Mining RecruitmentCA Mining
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