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Looking for a skilled Project Supply Chain Lead to manage the Industrial Planner team and ensure seamless coordination between Demand and Resources for optimal customer QCD satisfaction. Key responsibilities include enforcing Industrial Planning Golden rules, team management, reporting, and supporting execution.

Job Title : Project Supply Chain Lead

Report to : Project Manager

Type : Permanent

Sector : Engineering and Technical

Functions : Engineer - Project 12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the Industrial Planner team, taking care of the adequacy between Demand (firm & forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) while optimizing site resources (people, machines & cash).

Key accountabilities :

• Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
• Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets.
• Contribute to the APSYS roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics.
• Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and / or ERP.
• Apply & ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules are applied when moving in workshops.

Team management :

• Allocate necessary resources to Industrial planning.
• Manage the team of industrial planners.
• Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners.

Reporting & Communication :

• Manage relationship with Project Team.
• Ensure S&OP instance decisions are reflected and communicated internally / externally.
• Report WIP, Finished Goods, Manufacturing Throughput, and Production Performance KPIs.
• Give visibility on industrial planning situation, alert on delays and propose solutions.
• Provide data for the S&OP process and ensure the latest update on ERP / Core Planning Tool.

Main Required Competences :

• NQF level 8 in Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering - Mandatory.
• Experience in industrial planning - mandatory.
• Scheduling basics knowledge.
• Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP, and Excel.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Innovative, pro-active, positive, agile, and customer-oriented.
• Autonomous with a sense of urgency and ability to propose innovations.

Supply Chain Project • Durban, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

• Undergraduate / Postgraduate qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Finance
• Minimum of 5 yearsâ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or similar environment, working with utilities is advantageous
• Proven success in production planning, managing inventory, working capital, warehousing, transportation, and people
• Understand international trade, incoterms, and risk mitigation
• Excel (advanced), SAP, and analytical capabilities

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the supply chain / logistics activities of the company, specifically reducing the total cost of ownership
• Manage Supply, Supplier quality, Obsolescence, and Price risk in accordance with the risk appetite set by the business
• Manage Supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and maintaining cost-effective logistics practices
• Provide insights and driving initiatives to optimize logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure alignment with the companyâs operational and business objectives
• Develop and implement strategies for logistics improvement, cost reduction, and risk management
• Oversee demand planning, inventory optimization, and the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Optimize transportation strategies, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage warehouse operations, ensuring stock accuracy, process efficiency, and safety compliance
• Develop and mentor the logistics team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

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We have an exciting opportunity available for an Operations Manager(Supply Chain) to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The incumbent will be effectively and efficiently manage The Star Merchant business. Ensure that there is compliance with all policies and procedures and strict adherence to Internal/External controls. Ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting is done accurately and timeously and contains appropriate content to enable effective decision making. Ensure that all tasks all completed timeously and are accurately completed, and customers are communicated with timeously regarding their orders. Ensure achievement of company’s strategic objectives, goal plans and targets. Effective coordination with the warehouse, sales and buying teams. Provide support to the Commercial Manager. Oversee all forms of Procurement both local and foreign. Constant research and development to ensure we have the latest products.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years experience in procurement or supply chain management.

• 5 years experience in leadership or team management.

• Understanding of the supply chain process.

• Pastel evolution experience.

Responsibilities:

Financial metrics/operational duties:

• Effective management of stock levels (to meet customer orders timeously, holding of appropriate and relevant stock items) – This needs to be regularly communicated to the buying department.

• Creation & review of daily, weekly, monthly reports.

• Awareness of Hollywood second hand stock, to ensure no unnecessary spending.

• Track business expenses and income to ensure all is correct prior to finalizing month end.

• Oversee monthly/ weekly reports to identify slow moving & redundant stock, push to increase sales of these items and then deactivate stock code to avoid future purchases.

• Oversee Disposal and Write-off of inventory.

• Management of staff and consistent practice of code of conduct being applied.

• Oversee the procurement department and all forms of negotiating with Suppliers.

• Monitoring customer trends and informing buying of anomalies as they occur.

• Oversee customers buying trend analysis (in conjunction with the sales team) to substantiate correct stock holding levels but taking into account the company’s working capital requirements.

• Establishing, implementing and monitoring internal controls and processes.

• Identifying weakness accompanied timeous corrective action.

• Management of operating costs.

• Oversee external Sales Reps and Stock Controllers.

• Ensuring effective communication across all departments

• Effective management of multi-warehouse stock levels using the multi-warehouse system and monitoring regional dispatches to inform customers of ETA’s.

• Ensure BOM is being used were applicable as to ensure all costs are highlighted and correct Markup is issued to customers.

• Satisfactory meeting of customer deadlines as per agreed SLA’s.

• Creation of reorder levels and regular updates to these based on the change in customer requirements such that the reorder levels remain relevant.

• Review and approve the reconciliation of what has been ordered/delivered and what has been invoiced to the customer to ensure completeness of the billings.

• Efficient interaction with the sales team.

• Oversee all procurement (local and international) negotiate for the best shipping terms and price.

• Oversee all movement on Pastel through the National Warehouse Administrator

• Ensure all customers requirement and deadlines are met through managing the Warehouse Supervisor and Team/s

People:

• Creation and maintenance of roles and job descriptions and KPIs.

• Performance measuring and management.

• Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.

• Sourcing of training as and when needed for staff.

• Adequate recognition of staff efforts

• Talent retention

• Succession planning

• Sustainable morale and team building

• Induction and adequate training for all new hire

• Implementation of HR initiatives

• Monitoring of employee productivity

• Effective communication with all team members, departments and customers.

Compliance, risk and quality:

• Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures.

• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations

• Intense focus on providing stock control/buying with accurate customer specifications

• Maintenance of department process write-ups/ system descriptions and quarterly updating

• Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can stand on its own when enquiries/ investigations/audits take place.

• Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand, formula linked work/templates/workbooks/financial models - of which is substantiated by facts with no numbers in the formulas.

• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up.

• Effectively deal with internal, external, SARS and BEE auditors.

Growth and new markets/products:

• Customer and Supplier relationship management

• Assist with company projects or lead company projects if specific to stock control

• Automation and management of the ordering process using Pastel/HIS/Websites

• Adhoc requests from Management

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent problem solving and reporting abilities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ensure impressive planning, organizational, leading and controlling skills.

• Strong people management and development skills.

• Portray strong attention to detail, whilst maintaining efficiency.

• Exceptional market awareness and customer service skills.

• Must be deadline and result driven.

At the Winning Form Group, we believe talent and passion have no limits. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive. Diversity makes us stronger, and accessibility is central to everything we do. We encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply, and we’re here to support you with any accommodations during the hiring process.

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Deliver lectures and tutorials in modules such as Procurement, Logistics, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Global Supply Chain Strategy, and Transportation Management.Design and update course materials to reflect current industry practices and academic advancements.Utilise blended learning methodologies, incorporating online platforms like Moodle to enhance student learning experiences.Assess student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.Conduct and publish research in SCM, contributing to the institution's academic reputation.Supervise student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives within the institutionProvide academic advising and mentorship to students, fostering their personal and professional development.Identify and support at-risk students through appropriate interventions.Promote student involvement in academic and extracurricular activities

Supply Chain Management Management • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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Unilever is currently hiring for a Supply Chain Finance Accountant

Function : Finance

Reports to: Supply Chain Finance Manager

Scope: South Africa

Location: Durban, La Lucia Ridge

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

This role will manage P&L and Balance sheet aspects relating to Business Waste, SCI and Stock reporting. The role executes both performance management and controls and governance activities such as budgeting/forecasting and tracking progress against forecasts in P&Ls, stock controls, CAPEX and audit management.

The role requires the candidate to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in the Supply Chain organisation and wider Unilever business and at third parties.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Ensure adequate and frequent cost controls (at the appropriate level of detail) to ensure accuracy of financial records and drive accountability in financial spend.
• Ensure robust controls over forecasting process; refreshing inputs in line with business forecasting rhythm, obtaining inputs from accountable cost center owners in the relevant level of detail to obtain clarity of spend and association of spend to forecast business activities.
• Driving the control and governance agenda at supply chain sites for operational teams to understand that controls are embedded in all business processes to protect business value and safeguard assets and business performance. Highlighting that controls are everyone’s responsibility and holding team members accountable accordingly.
• Maintain balance sheet hygiene and integrity of income statement by ensuring accuracy of transactions (value and recognition timing) and correct classification of items given ageing and supporting documentation.
• Drive delivery of timely and accurate reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with Unilever Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA)
• Assist in execution of audit requests; internal and external audits and SOX testing.
• Ensure journals, write offs and provisions are done in accordance with Schedule of Authority.
• Observe and support in execution of stock counts.
  
  

• Deliver net productivity agenda (SC Controllable costs) in line with business targets.
• Provide insightful analytics on cost drivers to enable fast decision making on levers for cost reduction.
• Deliver the business waste reduction programme
• Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives in Supply Chain Finance.
  
  

• Drive annual budget process in accordance with global product costing guidelines
• Drive forecast process in line with S&OP principles
• Variance analysis of budget/forecast over and under spends done weekly/monthly.
• Maintain solid understanding of volume movements to ensure accurate forecasting of costs and allocation to P&L line items
• Manage stock provisions in various locations on site and off site at third parties.
• Stock and working capital reporting
  
  

• Report on performance versus business targets, highlighting gaps to target for fast decision making.
• Drive accurate forecasting to enable decision making across the business on resource allocation to optimise results
• Guide and support the delivery of key projects in the pipeline
• Drive accountability for impact and outcome.
  
  

• Experience in Supply Chain Finance required
• Financial Acct qualification or good progress toward CIMA OR a CA advantageous
• Strong analytical capabilities with bias to drive action
• Good time management skills
• Agility and proactivity
• Ability to prioritise effectively and communicate clearly
• Ability to manage upwards
• Ability to steer conversations and influence
• Understanding or ability to quickly grasp financial principles in the end-to-end Supply Chain, identify and drive relevant value-creating choices and decisions
• Ability to handle and work under pressure, individually and collaboratively to meet tight deadlines
  
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge desirable
• Digital native
• Stakeholder Management Strong work ethic, great attitude, self-starting & proactive mind-set, resilience in the face of pressure, strong team player
  
  

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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Umhlanga has a permanent position available for a Supply Chain Projects Manager to:

• Lead Supply Chain projects from concept to implementation and provide analysis and management reporting to support decision making and create transparency to drive efficiencies and growth.
• Support the Supply Chain function to ensure execution of related operational processes and continuously improve the ways of working.
• Establish new ways of working to align with future needs of the management unit.
• Build and establish collaboration and exchange with all related functions within the company.

This is an EE position, and preference will be given to African and Coloured applicants.

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with Supply Chain leads to drive a pipeline of cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement system enhancements to drive automation and embrace digitalization.
• Continuously enhance processes to ensure a supply chain that is fit for purpose.
• Support tenders.
• Manage projects from inception to execution within the Supply Chain space.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis in support of supply chain management decision making.
• Lead supply chain continuous improvement.
• Engage in dialogue internally and externally to understand enhancements and opportunities for improvement.
• Support in the development and implementation of corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, or other sciences.
• 7 years' experience in FMCG.
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain, Lean Methodologies, or similar.
• Experience in project-based roles, with strong analytical capabilities.
• End user skill in SAP Supply Chain modules.

Job Title: Project Supply Chain Lead Report to: Project Manager
Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering and Technical
Functions: Engineer - Project 12 Months
Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the Industrial Planner team, taking care of the adequacy between Demand (firm & forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) while optimizing site resources (people, machines & cash).
Key accountabilities:

• Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
• Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets.
• Contribute to the APSYS roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics.
• Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and/or ERP.
• Apply & ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules are applied when moving in workshops.

• Allocate necessary resources to Industrial planning.
• Manage the team of industrial planners.
• Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners.

• Manage relationship with Project Team.
• Ensure S&OP instance decisions are reflected and communicated internally/externally.
• Report WIP, Finished Goods, Manufacturing Throughput, and Production Performance KPIs.

• Support Industrial Planner/Master Production Schedulers.
• Give visibility on industrial planning situation, alert on delays and propose solutions.
• Provide data for the S&OP process and ensure the latest update on ERP/Core Planning Tool.

• NQF level 8 in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering - Mandatory.
• Experience in industrial planning - mandatory.
• Team management experience - desirable.
• Scheduling basics knowledge.

• Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP, and Excel.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Innovative, pro-active, positive, agile, and customer-oriented.
• Autonomous with a sense of urgency and ability to propose innovations.

• Deliver lectures and tutorials in modules such as Procurement, Logistics, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Global Supply Chain Strategy, and Transportation Management.
• Design and update course materials to reflect current industry practices and academic advancements.
• Utilise blended learning methodologies, incorporating online platforms like Moodle to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assess student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
• Conduct and publish research in SCM, contributing to the institution's academic reputation.
• Supervise student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives within the institution
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, fostering their personal and professional development.
• Identify and support at-risk students through appropriate interventions.
• Promote student involvement in academic and extracurricular activities