Supply Chain Specialist

Staff Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the Sale, Inventory, and Operations Planning Process across multiple plants. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance logistics efficiency, manage supply chain challenges, and implement effective inventory management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management and logistics, coupled with expertise in SAP solutions. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain required.
• 2+ years of experience as a SAP consultant in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Sale, Inventory, and Operations Planning Process.
• Control and reduce logistics costs through optimization strategies.
• Manage internal and external escalation processes effectively.

Skills

Material Management

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

SAP

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

SAP

MRP

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Develop and implement a Sale, Inventory, and Operations Planning Process for all assigned Plants (SIOP)

• Cross Functional reviews of customer demand (Market Intelligence and Customer Release)
• Ensure long horizon forecast is extended to all suppliers (52 week Forecast)
• Collect and Update Internal and External Capacity information (Plant Efficiency and Committed capacity)
• Develop and Execute Strategies and action plans to address gaps between Demand and Capacity (How to fulfill forecasted demand)

Control & Reduce Logistics costs :

• Improve utilization of planned trucks (Weekly planning of next weeks required trucks)
• Improve cube or weight utilization of inbound trailers
• Reduce and minimize utilization of Premium trucks including team trucks (Major focus on reducing team trucks between Mexico & US)
• Improve internal supply chain and materials flow between company plants (Utilize Value Stream Mapping)
• Work in a cross functional team to optimize our freight and warehouse network, tying in forecast and order management logic

Protection of Supply :

• Manage company Internal and External Escalation Process within Light Plants (Daily Materials Manager Calls)
• Develop a strong Materials and Logistics Team (Daily calls and interaction between plants)
• Escalate potential supply issues to Purchasing if required
• Allocate parts between Company plants if required
• Ensure suppliers are updating required information in the Supplier Portal
• Manage all material alarms in One Network

Inventory Management :

• Develop and Implement Standard Material Replenishment processes (Kanban and Min-Max etc….)
• Implement Standard Inventory Forecasting and Planning tools
• Recommend ERP parameter updates and develop standards

SAP :

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and recommending improvements.
• Developing and configuring customized SAP solutions.
• Writing scripts and programs to create user-friendly interfaces and enhanced functionalities.
• Deploying SAP solutions and ensuring smooth system integration.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues to optimize performance.
• Providing SAP system support and end-user training.
• Performing rigorous documentation of SAP processes and presenting progress reports.
• Preparing reports or delivering presentations
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developments.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor Degree and experience in a Materials Management, logistics, and / or supply chain
• Must have excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MRP, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Understanding of Automotive industry
• Must be detail oriented, proactive in anticipating requirements and able to work efficiently with minimal direction in a sometimes high pressure environment.
• Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Team player attitude with the ability to influence others
• Autonomous, organized and disciplined in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency with ERP system focused in Logistics and warehousing
• At least 2 years' experience as a SAP consultant in a similar industry.
• Current knowledge of SAP systems, deployment, and integration