Executive: Supply Chain and Planning

Executive: Supply Chain and Planning

Immediate Manager: Core Group CEO

Direct Reports: Planning and Supply Chain Teams

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the supply chain and planning functions across the Core Group, including operations in Africa. The role is pivotal in developing and executing strategies that optimise inventory management, enhance forecasting accuracy, and improve customer service. The incumbent ensures cost efficiency and alignment with the overall business strategy, contributing to the company's growth and success by integrating supply chain operations with other business units.

This role involves directing purchasing, distribution, financial forecasting services, and activities to minimise costs, enhance accuracy, and improve customer service across the business.

Key Performance Areas/Deliverables:

1. Strategy

• Key Tasks:

2. Leadership

• Key Tasks:
• Lead multiple teams with clear objectives.
• Ensure succession planning for key roles.
• Uphold organisational values.
• Performance Indicators:
• Achievement of team objectives, effective talent management, retention metrics, climate survey results, and team productivity.

3. Supply Chain Management

• Key Tasks:
• Optimise supply chain processes to reduce costs.
• Coordinate timely delivery with suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain.
• Performance Indicators:
• On-time delivery rates, supplier performance metrics, inventory turnover, compliance audit results, and continuous improvement metrics.

4. Planning

• Key Tasks:
• Analyse and understand demand patterns.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy and alignment with financial budgets.
• Develop vendor-managed solutions for wholesale customers.
• Performance Indicators:
• Cycle duration, inventory levels, budget adherence, stock ageing, and weeks of stock.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Key Tasks:
• Align purchasing plans with demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide reports and updates to senior management.
• Performance Indicators:
• Alignment between purchasing and demand forecasts, quality of data integration, and effective communication.

6. Reporting

• Key Tasks:
• Present reports and insights to Exco.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Define metrics for quality and cost comparisons.
• Performance Indicators:
• Frequency and quality of reports, and adherence to best practices.

7. Innovation and Systems Integration

• Key Tasks:
• Improve demand planning processes with technology.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Implement new tools for efficiency.
• Performance Indicators:
• Implementation effectiveness, technology utilisation, best practice adoption, and emerging technology integration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications: Degree, preferably Honours.
• Experience: 12-15 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain. Demonstrated strategic leadership and operational supply chain experience. Proven excellence in a specific supply chain category (e.g., procurement, manufacturing, logistics, or planning) and experience leading teams.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation Skills