Job DescriptionSupply Chain ManagerThe RoleWithin ADM South Africa, you will be responsible for the Demand & Supply Planning for both the Animal and Human Nutrition markets in South Africa and the southern cone of Africa. Your primary focus will be to lead and improve the S&OP process for the region and for all our product ranges including Aquafeed, Pet Food, Livestock, Additives and Premix, Beverages, Flavorings, Specialty Ingredients etc. You will have a team of Supply Planning Coordinators, Orders-, Invoicing- and Export resources. You will work in close collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, marketing, procurement and finance departments.Your ResponsibilitiesSales & Operations Process ManagementLead, implement and improve the S&OP process for Animal- and Human Nutrition business units.Lead Demand and Supply Planning meetings; together with sales, operations and finance teams, make recommendations (scenario planning) to meet all business objectives.Conduct regular business and performance reviews with Finance, Operations and Sales departments; identify potential risks (service, cost) and recommend mitigating actions.Maintain visibility of our manufacturing constraints and drive effective supply planning activities. Balance capacity between factories, co-manufacturers and other origins in the region.Support the business to launch New Products and where to rationalize and optimize our product portfolio.Partner with business developers, co-manufacturing team and quality department to secure accurate data & parameters (bill of materials, safety stock,…) in our ERP and APS systems.Inventory ManagementImplement and maintain inventory and material management strategies for all products and optimize inventory level.Identify and manage potential inventory obsolescence to minimize write-offs.Customer Service & CommunicationManage the Commercial Admin Team, ensuring agility and customer excellence.Analyze sales order books to address proactively any customer service risk, in close collaboration with Sales, Customer Service and logistics teams.Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues and recommend corrective action plans.Supplier relationship and Continuous ImprovementTake part in the Quarterly Performance review with our key manufacturing partners and raw materials, packaging and warehouse suppliers.Collaborate with the team to develop best practices and participate in all continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, secure supply and/or reduce costs.Your ProfileMinimum 10 years as Demand and Supply Planning Manager or Supply Chain Manager.University degree in Business management, Engineering or Supply Chain.IT savvy and very comfortable with numbers, know how to analyze complex data and provide meaningful information. Python knowledge will be advantageous.Strong experience with ERP system (SAP, Palladium) and Advanced Planning System (DynaSys).Teamwork, effective collaboration with peers.A self-starter, able to make an impact and thrive with the independence offered to her/him.Problem solver, resilient and flexible.Entrepreneurial & Focus to "get the job done."Excellent communication skills.Good level in English.#IncludingYouDiversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.About ADMAt ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.Req/Job ID 86360BR#LI-OnsiteRef ID #LI-CA2
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