Manager Commodity, Inventory and Archiving

Manager Commodity, Inventory and Archiving Details Closing Date 2024/04/22 Reference Number SAA240410-3 Job Title Manager Commodity, Inventory and Archiving Division Finance Business Unit Procurement Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Gauteng Location - Town / City Kempton Park Job Purpose The role is responsible for the end-to-end commodity, inventory and archive management in alignment with best practices, to ensure that the Airline unlocks value throughout its supply chain for commodity management, inbound and outbound logistics and archiving services. Principal Accountabilities Develop and implement commodity specific sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of product and service provision to SAA Group; by following Best practices of Strategic Sourcing MethodologyManage Cross Functional Sourcing Teams (CFST) activities inclusive of specifications assessment; TCO establishment (inclusive of determination of relevant Cost Drivers)Assess and mitigate GSM including Procurement related risksEnsure meaningful contribution to GSM Strategic Objectives by broadly sharing SCM related knowledge with GSM staff and BusinessEnsure early GSM involvement regarding business short- and long-term plans in order to ensure end users needs are metIdentify Commodity based opportunities to affect Sourcing Strategies in order to reduce relevant Total Cost of OwnershipEnsure thorough markets analysis/research, in line with applicable tools and methodologyEnsure effective management of tenders processEnsure establishment of management of Fact Base Negotiations Strategies to ensure value creation by strategic approach to negotiations with prospective suppliersOptimise inventory levels for SAA and ensure that working capital is in line with industry standardsEnsure that goods supplied to SAA premises are properly received, booked in, warehoused, and issued and distributed in an efficient and effective manner throughout the organisationDevelop and implement a proper inventory management systems in SAA's stores, including Best Practices in Warehousing and Distribution including but not limited to Consignment Stock, Vendor Managed Inventory , Material Requirements Planning and e-Auctions in alignment with the SCM policyEnsure that Inventory accuracy of above 98% throughout SAAUnlock value tied up in inventory by reducing inventory holding of SAA to world class levelsIdentify and remove costs throughout the Logistics chainDevelop and implement an archiving system for SAAEnsure all HR, Procurement, Cargo, etc records are properly scanned and archivedCollaboration with all Domestic, Regional and international business units on Procurement , Inventory and Archiving related matters, including the subsidiariesDevelop Policies and procedures in conjunction with the Procurement ManagerOptimize the area/s capability to enable achievement of objectives and build capacity to enable achievement of strategic plansDrives and supports people development initiativesManage performance of direct reports and conduct regular reviews to monitor and review execution of performance outputsManages, supports and drives implementation of change initiativesEngage in succession planning by identifying, nurturing, and preparing suitable candidates to fill critical roles in departmentMotivate, delegate and empower appropriately enabling direct reports to take responsibilityLives and role models the Airline's values Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 (Matric)Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management /Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management at NQF level 7 or related fields with 5-7 years' experience in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Inventory control managementAirline Industry experiencePostgraduate degree in the Procurement or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of SAP/R3 - Inventory managementLogistics and Warehouse ManagementCommodity ManagementKnowledge of Commodity Profiling and Supply Market analysisAviation Industry knowledgeKnowledge of Airline's procurement policiesKnowledge of PFMA and PPFAProficiency in computer skills (Word, Advance Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)Interpersonal skillsPlanning and OrganisingProject ManagementStrong administrative skillsStrong multi-tasking abilityAttention to detailLeadership skillsProblem solvingDecision makingPeople ManagementCoaching skills Attributes Technical expertiseFlexibility and adaptabilityOrganizational awarenessCustomer orientatedResults drivenStakeholder relationshipsEthics and integrityIndependent workerTeamwork and CollaborationLeadershipMentorPositive change agentPassionate performance driver  Additional Information SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process. This applies to all internal and external applicants. ---oOo---SAA will make use of an internal employee referral programme for all permanent vacancies advertised externally on the E-recruitment site. The normal advert and application process will still apply alongside the programme. Terms and conditions as published on MySAA apply.

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