Job Description :
The incumbent working on site will be required to develop and manage the demand forecast and plan, over defined planning horizons, inventory management strategy & tactics, based on established tools and models, to deliver optimal inventory levels that meet service level targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify ways to support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure that materials planning activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
Ensure the safe operation of the Physical Supply Chain environment, performing regular risk assessments, monitoring safety performance, and addressing any risks/issues immediately
Drive and support compliance with relevant policies and standards and particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance
Effectively implement the Materials Plan based upon inputs from end-users and historical data analysis to meet end-user requirements at optimal inventory levels
Ensure the operation and output of reliable planning and suggested inventory models based on detailed inputs from end-users, MRP analysts and forecasting models to inform category decisions across the region
Ensure that standards and guidelines are followed pertaining to inventory management
Determine the fulfilment modes for material segments/items
Ensure that master data parameters for new and existing items are updated to the correct standards
Manage the working capital optimization opportunities for execution e.g., disposal of excess and obsolete stock
Provide strategic input into frontloading, identification and sizing of initiatives relating to working capital benefits
Ensure that activities related to inventory optimization events are planned, scheduled, resourced, and executed in a timely and visible manner
Implement inventory optimization to ensure minimum wastage at the operations to minimize De Beers carbon footprint
Implement network optimization opportunities to guide logistics providers in order to reduce transportation frequency which also contributes to the positive impact on the environment
Implement working capital optimization opportunities and identify and ensure the execution of cost reduction initiatives that positively impacts cost to serve
Provide input and guidance to sourcing and purchasing teams on optimal fulfilment strategies for commodity classes i.e., central v de-centralise, VMI, VOI, etc
Foster a culture of planning and fulfilment within areas such as purchasing, sourcing and operations
Sign off MRP for purchasing plans
Manage, monitor and release relevant requisitions required to fulfil demand placed against the warehouse
Support the roll-out of the Anglo American Operating Model and cross-site best practice sharing, to leverage tangible working capital benefits
Maintain stakeholder integration relationships with key suppliers and internal end-users (maintenance & production teams) to enable effective planning and fulfilment of demand
Provide specialist advice to stakeholders regarding MRP and demand planning processes
Create awareness and embed best practices regarding inventory and network optimization protocols
Support logistics activities to meet operational deadlines
Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
Collaborate with the CoE to develop and implement a regional Physical Supply Chain people capability framework and development plan and be responsible for implementing the plan in the region
Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute Physical Supply Chain activities
Ensure personal and team compliance to internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements pertaining to all materials planning activities
Ensure personal and team compliance to applicable legislative requirements pertaining to all Physical Supply Chain Management activities in set portfolio
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)
Grade 12/ Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management or Inventory Management is Essential
SAPICS or PICS – PPIM/CPIM Certification (Advantageous)
5 years supply chain planning experience in a Mining environment
Valid Drivers License
Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine
Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Negotiating and networking skills
Basic knowledge of Customs
Good inter-personal skills
Ability to analyse and interpret information
Strong governance
Customer & service orientation
Detail orientation
Commercial acumen
Supply Chain administration
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