Supply Chain Systems Manager

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Supply Chain Systems Manager will lead and drive Supply Chain systems & process outsourcing related initiatives enabling overall improvement of operating efficiency and transparency while continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to ensure SC function provides the best-in-class support services to the users, whilst enhancing overall efficiency and value.

Strategy and Plans

• Contribute to the development and implementation of an effective procurement strategy ensuring alignment to group strategy, vision, mission and corporate objectives.
• Regularly report to the Head of SC Systems, Process and Vendor Management on the Digitalization & Outsourcing initiatives, challenges and issues faced, mitigations taken, etc. as required, to keep them informed and updated on the department’s activities and programs.
• Lead the digital initiatives pertaining to Procurement enabling an overall improvement of operating efficiency and transparency by acting as project manager and enabler.
• Identify supply chain opportunities by working closely with all GEO procurement heads and other colleagues to help identify gaps that can be automated in line with the vision of having a more agile procurement.
• Implement digital changes and enhancements collaboratively with minimal impact on business operations.
• Ensure feedback loops and periodic reviews are put in place to stay updated and have speedy interventions if required.
• Ensure adoption of procurement digital tools across GEO’s through trainings, usage monitoring and collaborating with different stakeholders.

SC Process Outsourcing

• Lead the implementation of SC process outsourcing initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders (Shared Services team, SC teams, Digital, etc.) and outsourced service provider.
• Monitor the outsourced service provider performance against agreed SLA’s.
• Identify obstacles and exceptions against agreed SLA’s and work closely with outsourced service provider and internal teams on the resolution.
• Conduct periodic review meetings between SC teams and outsourced service provider to ensure business continuity, process efficiency and compliance requirements.
• Identify process outsourcing improvement opportunities by measuring process output, performing analysis to identify long term and quick-win enhancements, prioritizing activities to make the best use of the department’s resources and working with GEO teams to implement the changes with minimal impact on business operations.
• Lead and manage the process improvement projects including finalizing scope, appointing outsourced vendors if needed, coordinating with user departments etc., to ensure the project is completed within the defined quality, time, scope and cost parameters.

Who will fit:

• 10-12 years’ experience, with experience in the SC function as well as development and implementation of processes.
• Bachelor degree holder in Engineering, Business administration, Materials Management, Logistics and distribution or equivalent.

Accountabilities:

• Understanding of the SAP system.
• Experience on Jaggaer (Preferable).
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with system users internally.
• Sound Understanding of Procurement processes and KPI’s.
• Understanding of end-to-end Procurement interactions and interdependencies.
• Demonstrated hands-on project management/delivery experience and integration between ERP and Planning solutions.
• Experience in leading strategic business improvement and process initiatives using proven methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, BPI, FPx, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and drive change in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent global system implementation and management skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex process and operational business challenges.
• Advanced planning and organizing Skills.
• Ability to identify and implement improvement.
• Strong presentation skills Expert on Power point, work, MS project and excel.