Operations Manager (Supply Chain)

• Influence and provide input to the development of the Business Unit's (BU's) 1 year operating plan, budget and scorecard and ensure delivery thereof • Ensure effective utilisation of the resources to deliver cost effective availability • Drive operational excellence through integration • Effectively use invocoms to ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy • Review volumes and ensure optimal planning to meet DC agreed objectives • Contribute to BU's Continuity Planning and ensure adequate contingencies are in place for operational contingencies • Manage and integrate the delivery of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with key stakeholders, e.g. Transport, Trunking, Cross-Docking and Equipment centre • Implement the agreed continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and improve service • Manage the end to end processes against business standards and operating procedures • Ensure product integrity e.g. preventing temperature rejection, expired stock and damages • Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Supply Chain strategy in order to ensure high standards of delivery • Build, develop and entrench a high performance culture within the Supply Chain Operations by providing leadership, guidance, support and hands-on coaching to the managers and staff • Manage the Supply Chain Operations' EE targets, integrated performance management, talent management, succession planning, reward, recognition and employee relations in line with business requirements • Manage and adhere to the companies Supply Chain & Logistics policies, procedures and corporate governance principles • Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects • Deliver sustainable community and environmental based activities