Manager - Business Optimisation

Reference: DUR003539-NA-1

Lead Business Optimisation by ensuring that continuous improvement and supply chain standards, processes, procedures, technologies, systems and solutions are established for the optimal performance of the business. Duties & Responsibilities

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

• Relevant Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in innovating supply chain operations.

The Job

• Provide strategic input into the long-term operations and policy requirements of the supply chain function.

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve a sustainable operations framework to ensure optimal functionality of specialised equipment and the implementation of fit-for purpose designs and layouts of distribution centres.

• Analyse supply chain networks to optimise their effectiveness.

• Act as the lead business optimisation and subject-matter-expert, providing advice and guidance to shape the design and layout at the centres, route planning and depot best practices.

• Analyse the performance of supply chain standards, processes, procedures, technologies, systems and solutions, and recommend improvements to enhance production.

• Research, analyse and benchmark supply chain standards, processes, procedures, solutions and technologies, and recommend improvements to internal and external stakeholders.

• Align the proposed recommendations with local expertise and the availability of support for future maintenance of solutions and infrastructure currently operational at the company.

• Drive the optimisation and development of supply chain standards, processes, procedures, technologies, systems and solutions and provide input as a supply chain subject-matter-expert.

• Act as a subject-matter-expert in defining scope, requirements and specifications as well as in the selection of service providers.

• Facilitate, lead and drive the creation of business processes and the convergence of design and systems.

• Identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain, including potential policy implications.

Competencies

• Knowledge and skills in:

• general management;

• industry, organisational and business awareness;

• network optimisation experience (advantageous);

• continuous improvement specialisations in Lean, Six Sigma and TPM;

• project management;

• data analysis;

• supply chain management systems and methodologies.

• Manage complexity and ambiguity.

• Systems thinking.

• Analyse and synthesise skills.

• Problem-solving.

• A drive for results.

• Service and stakeholder focus.

• Attention to detail.

• Judgement and decision-making skills.

• Conceptual thinking skills.

• Creativity and innovation.

Package & Remuneration

R1.8 million per annum (cost to company)