ASSISTANT MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Manage the supply of materials to meet the production schedule and minimum stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity.
• Monitor key materials to support work orders.
• Source for alternatives in collaboration with the New Product Development team
• Manage a team consisting of buyers, store and logistics personnel
• JIT and working with vendors who are willing to extend “safety/buffer” stock solutions, especially key materials
• Minimise inventory holding cost and minimise obsolescence to ensure the business is left with minimum liability
• Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure the supply of materials meets requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales/CS to obtain material forecast for an effective material planning strategy.
• Make use of data analytical tools to anticipate orders without customer forecast.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Commercial and financial awareness, with a full understanding of the impact of failure with regards to business costs, production targets and fulfilment of customer orders
• Results-oriented and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Assertive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS:

• Diploma / Specialist Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or SCM
• Experience in working with stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience in materials planning, sourcing, purchasing and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget
• Experience working in a label printing / die-cutting or manufacturing environment preferred
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Hands-on experience with Purchasing and Material Requirements Planning ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous