MISSIONS
Within the framework of the department’s objectives and yearly action plans, his/her missions are:
Manage and Optimise the Supply Chain for South Africa – Cement
All in-bound and out bound transportation/logistics (road and rail) – R700m per annum budget.
In bound = raw materials into our production facilities
Out bound = Customer deliveries and Depot transfers
Distribution Depots (x2) – Budget R26m
Lichtenburg Despatch – Budget R14m
Safety for all areas of responsibility including depots and road transportation.
MEANS/RESOURCES
7 direct reports
Depot Managers x2 (one grade 14 + one grade 15)
Materials Manager Lichtenburg (grade 16)
Planning Manager (grade 14)
Analyst (grade 15)
Project Manager (grade 16)
Transport Manager (grade 16)
Total staff 140+
Manage using planning and scheduling systems, including linear sourcing model, JDE and Cement Despatch System (CDS).
Liaison with all stakeholders, especially production and sales departments.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Safety
Road and contractor safety
Depot Safety
Rail Safety through the RSR (Rail Safety Regulator)
On time and in full delivery
Cost management (total budget R745m) and optimisation of the distribution network;
Customer transport per ton is the key indicator
Supply Chain Projects
Ongoing review of logistics footprint in respect of costs and opportunities to further optimise
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage safety (rail, road and depots)
Manage the logistics and distribution of all in bound raw materials and out bound cement.
Manage optimisation of cement sourcing and the distribution network (including the depots)
Manage the optimisation and innovation projects in the Supply Chain
Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by the Manager
REQUIRED SKILLS/PROFILE
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B Comm (Logistics/ Business Management) or similar qualification
10 years management experience in road and rail freight in a manufacturing industry
Cement logistics and manufacturing experience preferable
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Road and Rail management experience
Cement Knowledge – understanding the business
Liaison (with internal and external stakeholders)
Linear and/or planning skills
Safety management skills
Project management
PERSONAL SKILLS
Decision Making
Analytical
Crisis Management
Arbitration and liaison
Performance orientated
Tolerance for stress