Africa: EX PAT ROLE: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – BAKERY/MILLING (FMCG) posted by SKILLS CONNECTOR

• Manage and control movement of stock within the production transfers and product issued/ transferred to sales.
• Address variances as and when they occur.
• Ensure consistent product availability in line with customer/market demand.
• Plan routes to ensure profitability, route optimization and asset utilization.
• Monitor route profitability and cost against forecasts per route and product category to identify areas for improvement.
• Allocate resources to improve the overall performance of the routes.
• Reconcile driver sales daily to ensure process and system integrity.
• Ensure a cost-effective distribution process while not compromising set customer service levels with respect to order fill and on-time delivery.
• Manage procurement to ensure optimal usage of company resources and cost saving initiatives.
• Develop and manage the staff training and development plan aimed at ensuring capacity, capability, and succession planning.
• Motivate employees by clearly defining job responsibilities and training them to achieve the agreed standards.
• Compile and submit reports depicting performance against set targets.
• Supervise the process of customer surveys to capture relevant market intelligence and identify the existing and new market routes in accordance with company expectations.
• Participate actively in the implementation of ISO and Kaizen programs in order to contribute to company compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration OR  Supply Chain
• 8 Years of experience in the FMCG manufacturing industry;
• 3 Years experience in a managerial role