Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Vodafone United States

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Operational Excellence, Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Telecom Rollout, Governance Structures, KPI Tracking, Service Quality, Cost Optimization

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Your responsibilities will include: Design and implement SCM processes and policies Collaborate with the TowerCo's leadership, and other key stakeholders across the DRC market to develop a Process Strategy Roadmap and transferring the strategic vision into execution and measurable results, keeping the SCM function accountable and provide stability. Design suitable governance structures t to ensure SCM function`s requirements and KPIs are monitored, robustly driven, and are achieved. Ensure business needs are being represented and incorporated into procurement and logistics plans and execution Ensures internal customer satisfaction with SCM performance within the TowerCo including relationship management of key internal stakeholders Establishing a service review process through the tracking of KPI's and performance, managing local budgets in line with agreed targets Manage stakeholder relations at an executive level and ensure “buy-in” from key stakeholders for major supply chain initiatives, KPIs and overall SCM performance expectations. Manage & Develop our People Develop plans and actions to improve employee engagement and satisfaction. Prepare annual demand plans for SCM & Logistics and facilitate approval. Prepare, manage, monitor and report on annual SCM & Logistics OPEX budget Support in driving the implementation of supply chain systems & tools Analyse data and generate insights to question and influence local business requirements to optimize demand linked to local business strategy and budget. Ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining service quality and timely deliveries. Implement best practices for inventory management, minimizing waste, and optimizing storage capacity. Supporting the implementation of regional logistics strategy, operational excellence and KPIs. Experience in both procurement and logistics operations Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Supply Market Dynamics and Insights Has a clear understanding of global/regional/local industry trends, economic, financial and market dynamics, commercial models and demonstrates business foresight to contribute to global category strategy and / or enable delivery of effective sourcing activities. Solid understanding of TowerCo operations, telecom rollout dynamics, and multi-stakeholder environments. Ability to support centrally led complex and high value negotiations as well as lead local tactical negotiations by applying creative models, leveraging various cost programs and using various behavioural techniques to achieve best commercial outcome for TowerCo.

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Responsibilities

The Head of Supply Chain Management will design and implement SCM processes and policies while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to develop a Process Strategy Roadmap. They will ensure business needs are represented in procurement and logistics plans, manage stakeholder relations, and drive employee engagement.