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Leadership of the Operational Planning department to maintain costs, reduce supply chain lead time, increase on-time and in-full delivery, adhere to excellent customer service standards, optimise business systems and process while supplying work to the various factories in Lesotho.

Durban Area, South Africa

Job Role:- •Client manager for MTN Online salesSetup sales and operational campaign elements for MTN Online sales business. Achieve business partner sales targets while adhering to contractual agreements on KPIs•Manage and drive all operational elements of the Vodacom customer retentions campaign, while achieving business partner targets and adhering to contractual agreements •Integrate the telecommunications business requirement onto the operational sales floor at Rewardsco•Drive interaction with key clients ie Vodacom and MTN; and ensure that operational insights are shared and managed effectively.•Manage, coordinate and align all operational elements of the various Digital lead campaigns – this includes deal selection, stock alignment, campaign operational alignment, reporting, lead strategies and optimisation.

Durban

Broad outline of Key Activities:•Leadership, management and development of the Supply Planning department of 21 team members•Manage the ordering of stock from suppliers via various channels into the stores and distribution centres in South Africa•Manage the ordering of stock from suppliers via various channels into the stores in Africa•Manage and report on under-performing supply partners, and drive plans for improved performance•Order placement, scheduling volumes and phasing import stock from Asia into Game distribution centres in South Africa•Optimise order placements to enhance usage of the JDA replenishment system, while reducing costs across the supply chain networkAchievements:-1. Centralised Ordering for Game Stores in Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania; and Kenya. This resulted in cost savings of approximately R2 million in 8 months; and an increased average fill rate across these stores2. Efficient Ordering from Suppliers into Game Distribution Centres resulting in reduced handling and labour costs3. Created and implemented truck building models to achieve the optimum order quantities and efficient truckload ordering incentives offered by key suppliers4. Identified as the Supply Chain, Replenishment and Fulfillment business process specialist on the Massdiscounters SAP implementation team

Durban

Leadership of the Fulfillment team to ensure the smooth flow and ordering of stock so that sales, profitability and business goals are achieved. Achievements:-1. Reduction in order processing and delivery cost by 30% from 2015 to 2016 equivalent to a saving of R9, 824, 8502. Redefined and Optimised business process3. Cross functional change management4. Optimal ordering in full pallets and full trucks for key vendors

Durban

Job Role:-The effective management and leadership of the Integration team to achieve financial goals, effectively execute and implement company strategy and Logistics strategies; manage supply chain performance; enhance supplier collaboration; and ensure improved productivity and efficiency in the Supply Chain Network.Achievements:-1. Increased receipt Rand value into the Supply chain network by R23 million in 2014 year by implementing supplier take-on process2. Distribution centre inbound ordering efficiencies; resulting in a saving of R5 million rand per year in 2013 and R9 million rand per year in 2014 and 2015 YTD3. Cost saving to the business due to prevention of indent order errors; equivalent to R3,120 000 annually4. Automated order delivery scheduling to RDCs for South African suppliers

1. Trained 400 suppliers and carriers on Logistics process and efficiency requirements, in preparation for the Massdiscounters KZN Regional Distribution Centre opening2. Coach and mentor Massmart graduate trainees3. Align the Logistics/Supply chain and Merchandise process and procedures with Global Logistics best practices4. Managing, planning and improving the indent process across the Massdiscounters supply chain5. Drive supply chain efficiencies by improving supplier deliveries into RDCs6. Convert 70 suppliers from direct store delivery to centralised/RDC delivery7. Drive supply chain efficiencies by improving master data on new item listings8. Improve receipt values and return on supply chain investments by implementing and delegating execution of various optimisation initiatives9. Collaborate with associates across the supply chain (buyers, planners and store operations) to improve efficiency, productivity and processes10. Reporting visibility on inefficiency exceptions across the supply chain11. Manage and co-ordinate Supply Chain key levers such as channel decisions and master data12. Visibility and prevention of expired stock within the pipeline13. Merchandise alignment training and education sessions with Merchandise Buyers and Planners

Durban

One year take-on programme for university graduates

Master Of Commerce, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master’S Degree, Supply Chain Management

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Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Society

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