Logistics Information Specialist
The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng
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Key Roles and Responsibilities
Digital Strategy and Transformation
- Support the development and execution of the Logistics Tier 1 and Tier 2 Digital Business Strategy.
- Align digital transformation initiatives with the broader Zone Supply Chain and Transformation strategies.
- Translate strategic objectives into clearly defined projects and implementation roadmaps.
- Monitor project delivery against agreed milestones, timelines, and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for digital innovation that improve operational efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
Project Management and Execution
- Lead and coordinate digital transformation projects from concept through implementation.
- Develop project plans, governance structures, and performance-tracking mechanisms.
- Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
- Apply agile project management principles to drive effective execution and stakeholder engagement.
Process Improvement and Business Transformation
- Document and analyze current "As-Is" supply chain and logistics processes through detailed process mapping.
- Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for automation and digitization.
- Design and implement future-state "To-Be" processes to improve operational effectiveness.
- Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement across logistics processes.
- Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
Data, Analytics and Technology Enablement
- Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities, measure performance, and support decision-making.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and insights using Power BI and other analytics tools.
- Support the implementation and optimization of digital platforms and systems, including SAP solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are maintained.
- Promote data-driven decision-making across the business.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish effective stakeholder engagement routines aligned to Agile ways of working.
- Monitor stakeholder engagement, project adoption, and adherence to transformation initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and cross-functional collaborations.
- Provide coaching and support to business teams throughout transformation initiatives.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
- Stay informed of emerging technologies, digital trends, and best practices within supply chain and logistics.
- Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve customer experience, operational performance, and business value.
Key Competencies and Attributes
Technical Competencies
- Digital transformation and business process redesign.
- Project management and execution.
- Supply chain and logistics knowledge.
- SAP systems knowledge and application.
- Power BI development and data visualization.
- Process mapping and process optimization.
- Data analytics and performance management.
- Agile methodologies and stakeholder management.
Leadership and Behavioural Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer-centric mindset.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- High attention to detail and execution excellence.
- Strong collaboration and coaching capability.
- Innovative and forward-thinking approach.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Resilience and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Software Development, or a related field.
- 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Transformation, or FMCG Operations.
- Proven project management and business transformation experience.
- Experience in process improvement, business analysis, and digital transformation.
- SAP experience essential.
- Power BI development and reporting experience.
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong coaching and change management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Advantageous
- Project management certification PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent.
- Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in Supply Chain or Logistics.
- Exposure to automation, digital platforms, and advanced analytics solutions.