Supply Chain Director

Our client, a market leader in the Supply Chain sector, is seeking a Supply Chain Director, based in Durban.The successful candidate will report to the CEO.Purpose of the role:To drive the achievement of the Business's Supply Chain strategies.To direct the overall Supply Chain Intelligence function including supply chain strategy, supply chain optimization, data analytics, business intelligence, and innovation.To direct the Supply Chain Planning and Coordination function including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and International Planning (imports and exports facilitation).Duties and Responsibilities:Supply Chain Planning.Education and Experience:Appropriate undergraduate Degree or equivalent Tertiary qualification.Minimum 15 years' experience with 5 years at Senior Management / Executive level within the FMCG / Supply Chain sector - including planning and distribution functions.Experience in client and stakeholder engagement and Supply Chain Strategy is advantageous.Knowledge:Supply Chain principles, practices, and tools.Demand and Supply Planning principles and tools.Warehouse and Transport network optimisation principles.Multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationships, and bottom-line sensitivity.Information Technology applications, standards and principles, methodologies, and procedures.Industry standards and statutory and regulatory requirements associated with SHEQ.Skills:Verbal and written communication.Report writing & Presentation skills.Interpersonal skills.Able to synthesize information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and actionable analysis.Able to read, understand and develop design documents, hardware specifications, and data flow diagrams.

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