Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Job Description : ASSISTANT SCM SOUTHERN AFRICA an experienced Supply Chain Assistant Manager with a background in HME parts and components within the mining sector to join their team in Southern Africa. Managing all aspects of the supply chain process to ensure HME parts and components are delivered timeously, and inventory levels are maintained. Ensuring operations are running efficiently and cost effectively. Ensuring response time targets of receiving and dispatch between operation and supply department are met. Ensuring timeous delivery of goods through coordination with main distribution warehouse, logistics, and sales teams. Developing and implementing process optimization and cost reduction strategies. Management of procurement processes, contract negotiations and vendor relationships. Inventory management to ensure stock levels are maintained and waste minimized. Continuous improvement initiatives through the monitoring of performance metrics and analysis of data. Ensuring compliance to company policies and legal regulations. Risk mitigation through the management and resolution of supply chain disruptions. Cost control in conjunction with the finance team. Mentoring and training subordinates. Requirements: Qualification and Skill Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or similar. 10 years’ experience in supply chain within the mining sector, with at least 5 years in a senior level role. 5+ years’ experience in HME parts, components and consumables supply chain within the mining sector. Well-versed om supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Computer literate in supply chain management systems. Strong leadership, team management, communication and negotiation skills. Experience in the training and mentoring of multicultural teams as an expatriate in Africa. Benefits and Contractual information: FIFO roster with 4 leave breaks per annum (2 flights provided per annum). 2 year renewable contract.

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