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Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.
ESAB South Africa, a division of Howden Middle East and Africa is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to effectively manage the overall supply chain function including regional warehouses and the operations thereof. Responsible for the development and implementation of supply chain processes of the organisation and act as the local, overall processes owner.
What needs to be done? Develop and implement strategies to effectively manage the different aspects of the supply chain.Ensure orders are processed and met according to the contractual terms with minimum risk exposure.Explore opportunities in order to improve operational efficiency in the three main functions and the organisation.Effectively manage demand and inventory planning, vendor, inbound and outbound freight.Assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services.Negotiate prices and delivery times with suppliers within limits of authority.The ability to work cross functional, sales and product management.Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly plans and prioritize and schedule own activities so these targets are met.Comply with ISO9001, OCHSA 18001 and ISO14001Lead the safety effort and awareness within area of responsibility.Routinely conduct safety observation and highlight any non-conformances.People Management: Manage performance of associates by conducting Performance Appraisals and ensure development plans for all subordinated are completed based on the tools provided. Look at ways of continuous improvement.Effective management of the order placement, logistics and freight forwarding function.Provide regular reports and communicate plans and objectives, results and problems to Management.Participate in creating as well as managing the departmental budget.Adhere to all SOX Compliance Controls with reverence to the narratives applicable to your area of responsibility.What do you need to bring? Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics Management or General Business Management.5 -10 years relevant experience in supply chain management.Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions.The ability to work cross functional, sales and product management.Proven leadership and people management skills.Problem solver with good influencing skills.Self-motivated, results orientated and highly adaptable.Good communication and negotiation skills.What will you get in return? You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.
About us: Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offer global and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.
About UsAs part of Chart Industries, Howden is a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products providing service and support to customers around the world in highly diversified end-markets and geographies.
We work in partnership with our customers, wherever they are, to deliver sustainable and customised solutions.
For over a century we have built a strong global network of experts that is formed from responsive local service and delivery teams, in more than 100 countries
Our Values Our values are the principles by which we do business. We deliver our promise by living these values which supports our culture. Our values define who we are, what we believe in and are fundamental to our success
WE ENABLE OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESS, WE RECOGNISE THE VALUE OF PEOPLE, WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, WE ADAPT AND INNOVATION & WE DO THE RIGHT THING
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