Job Description

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team in East London.

:

• Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle.
• Coordinate the processing of all Customer call offs into the MRP system. Verify content and plausibility.
• Manage compliance to processes in all activities (purchasing, receiving, stock movement, dispatch, admin and systems)
• Ensure optimum logistical performance by having the correct raw material in place, on time at the right price to support what needs to be produced
• Ensure the highest customer satisfaction. Ensure xe2x80x9cOTIFxe2x80x9d supply to Customer. (On Time In Full)
• Compile, implement and maintain procedures to ensure uniform operations.
• Ensure equipment (forklift etc) is being maintained and maintenance checks are done on time.
• Ensure accuracy of all in plant stock (goods in transit, raw material, WIP, finished goods) to records
• Identify, introduce and monitor key performance indicators. Report them on defined intervals.
• Ensure a production schedule is in place that supports what needs to be produced.
• Communication of customer requirements to production. Ensure dispatching meets customer call-offs
• Liaison with all local and overseas suppliers. Including customs about Supply Chain Matters when
• needed.
• Coordinate Engineering Changes from a SCM point of view.
• Verify that documented processes are adhered to in defined intervals.
• Ensure that all direct subordinates carry out their duties and responsibilities
• Coordinate the processing of all Customer call offs into the MRP system. Verify content and plausibility.
• Coordinate the Waste Management Area and be involved in the ISO 14001 audits. Maintain the
• records
• Liaise with service providers, suppliers and customers
• Coordinate Engineering Changes from a SCM point of view.
• Ordering of the BOM related purchases for the plant eg. Weld caps etc
• Manage and develop Supply Chain team
• Ensure all staff is aware of their roles and responsibilities
• Train all involved staff in the relevant process flows.
• Be a suitable role model.
• Enforce policies.
• Address problems and provide advise.
• Strive for continuous improvement at all times.
• The successful candidate will have 26 employees reporting to him / her this consists of:
• Material Planner
• Production Planner
• Supply Chain Clerks
• Supply Chain Operators

Job Requirements:

• 3 xe2x80x93 5 years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge on SAP xe2x80x93 full logistics function
• 5- 10 years experience in a Leadership Role and people management
• 8 to 10 years in Supply Chain
• Relevant Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management / Warehouse Management

Skills and Abilities

• Computer literacy, MS Office
• SAP knowledge
• Communication at all levels
• Adaptability
• Accuracy
• Customer service orientation
• Judgement / problem solving

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