Schauenburg Systems

Plan, develop, optimize, organize, direct, manage, evaluate and are accountable for the supply chain processes of the organization.

• →Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of the supply chain department;
• →Lead and manage customer service, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, transportation, shipping and other areas as required;
• →Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring and performance evaluations of supply chain employees;
• →Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties;
• →Understand customers needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer’s key
  personnel involved in or directly relevant to supply chain activities.
• →Manage vendor relationships;
• →Collaborate with employees, other departments, senior management and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objectives;
• →Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing;
• →Develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization;
• →Manage and / or executive procurement related functions (e.g. develop and implement contract management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, draft and manage contracts);
• →Track shipments and stock levels using Syspro;
• →Implement and adhere to transaction management best practices;
• →Monitor and analyze corporate governance and regulatory compliance;
• →Identify and manage risk within the supply chain;
• →Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues;
• →Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within the organization to improve supply chain processes;
• →Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals;
• →Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimizations in order to grow the business;
• →Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans;
• →Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports;
• →Communicate values, business goals and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders;
• →Manage contractor and subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, development performance specifications, and serving as a liaison with the organizations;
• → Identify potential projects to deliver changes and improvements to the supply chain and commission select projects
• →Develop and deliver oral presentations;
• →Manage and / or execute product life cycle (range) management;
  
  

1. Grade 12;
2. Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management;
3. 3 – 5 years experience as a Supply Chain Manager;
4. Knowledge of budgeting principles;
5. Advanced computer literacy;
6. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a successful sales focused team;
7. Finance and business acumen;
8. Clear strategic mindset with analytical focus;
9. Proven leadership skills at high level;
10. Rapport and relationship building at commercial level;
11. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels;
12. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiencies;
13. Change management;
14. Business plan and report writing skills;
15. Strong presentation skills.
16. Electronic product/component/instrument warehouse management
17. Extensive SYSPRO experience - Non Negotiable
18. Digital Warehouse Management Software systems

1. Analytical;
2. Excellent communication and written skills;
3. Critical thinking;
4. Time management;
5. Decision making;
6. Conflict management;
7. Multi tasking;
8. Good planning skills;
9. Good problem solver;
10. Attention to detail.