INTERIM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER 6 months

• The Interim Supply Chain Manager is expected to perform all supply chain management functions including :
• Establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient supply chain management system within the organisation.
• Leading the organisation's asset management system and managing the coordination of staff and manager travel and accommodation.
• Managing facilities and the organisation's fleet.
• Performing all tasks related to the role as required and delegated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Chain Management Strategy and Continuous Improvement:
• Analysing industry trends and evolving technology to identify supply base issues and opportunities.
• Formulating supply chain management strategies and policies aligned with the overall SCM Strategy.
• Overseeing identification of annual procurement needs and execution.
• Driving best practices for continuous improvement.
• Developing the supply chain management capability and culture within the organization.
• Supply Chain Management:
• Identifying strategic suppliers and partners for solutions products and services.
• Developing negotiation and contracting strategies.
• Managing procurement processes according to National Treasury Legislation.
• Implementing preferential procurement and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.
• Information Management and Reporting:
• Overseeing the procurement master data maintenance and analysis.
• Tracking performance results and real savings.
• Preparing analysis and reports on supply chain management commitments and spending.
• Inventory Management:
• Driving the development and maintenance of an inventory management system.
• Setting inventory levels policies and KPIs.
• Regularly monitoring inventory levels and performance against KPIs.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management:
• Providing expertise and advice on procurement contracts.
• Driving engagement with executives and management regarding procurement requirements.
• Leading supply chain management related capacity building and training programs.
• Regulatory and Compliance Management:
• Contributing to supply chain management control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks.
• Monitoring contract management and implementation of procurement and asset disposal plans.
• Maintaining the operational risk register for Supply Chain Management.
• Implementing risk treatment plans and business continuity plans.
• Identifying and managing operational and strategic risks related to supply chain.
• Asset Management:
• Safeguarding the organisation's assets and submitting reports on asset status.
• Formulating asset and equipment management policies.
• Managing asset and consumables registers for accuracy and updates.
• Ensure that asset acquisition management maintenance and disposals are in accordance with the organisation's policy guidelines and performance standards.
• Reconcile the asset register with acquisitions on a monthly basis.
• Lead asset and consumable audits.
• Lead the annual stocktake.
• Manage the disposal of assets.
• Manage and execute effective loss control.
• Allocate and assign accountability structures for asset control.
• Compile quarterly reports and asset verification procedures.

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

• Determine and implement rules and guidelines regarding travel and entitlements.
• Provide solutions to a wide spectrum of issues related to travel and oversee the execution of travel requests by management and staff.
• Drive cost-saving measures through negotiation with travel service providers.
• Manage the organisation's fleet administration process.
• Ensure the existence and optimization of the organisation's travel management system.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Formulate facilities and infrastructure management and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Establish and manage a facilities register.
• Compile and monitor infrastructure priority lists.
• Manage construction projects.
• Facilitate the maintenance and repair of infrastructure.
• Report on construction progress and the status of maintenance and repairs.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Analyse organisation requirements and compile the Supply Chain Management functions budget.
• Conduct reviews of the midterm budgets and reprioritise resources.
• Manage and control the Supply Chain Management function's budget.
• Report monthly to the CFO on budget expenditure.
• Drive sustainability initiatives minimizing costs and identifying cost efficiencies.
• Ensure effective development and management of internal service level agreements.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Lead and develop staff within the context of relevant labor laws and acts.
• Unite employees around the organisation's values and demonstrate the values in everyday behavior.
• Ensure the correct number of appropriately competent people are appointed to meet the Division's objectives.
• Build and maintain a positive empowering performance-driven culture within the Division.
• Promote cross-divisional support and teamwork.
• Manage staff activities including leave and time management.
• Lead Divisional project management teams to achieve functional objectives.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans.
• Champion staff training and development.
• Drive employment equity within the Division.
• Ensure optimal employment relations and fairness.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of talent management tools.

Requirements

6 years experience in Supply Chain Management.

At least 3 years Managerial Experience in Public Sector Supply Chain Management.

SETA Experience.

B Degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in relevant field.

Membership with any relevant SCM professional body.

Key Skills

Inventory Control, Procurement, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, SAP Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Supplier Management, ERP Systems, Materials Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, MRP.