Supply Chain Optimisation Lead Port Elizabeth

Our client, an Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) solutions and products provider and is looking for Supply Chain Optimisation Lead for a 12-month contract based in Port Elizabeth to start soonest. Manage the end to end supply chain to optimise profit Manage the Supply chain analytics team to ensure insights are generated and implemented Select, tailor and implement business process improvement methods and tools at programme, project and team level Represent SA OPS in customer and supply meetings to manage demand and supply KPIs Manage the IBP process and facilitate results with SLT member, Group and key customers Ensure that all KPIs, people, processes and technology are aligned to the Supply chain strategy *Qualifications* Postgraduate degree or diploma in a relevant field   *Experience/Criteria * 8+ years’ relevant experience, preferably in planning, or advanced analytics Experience in data management and advanced analytics 3+ years management experience Specific job skills * Strong manufacturing financial background displaying a sound commercial sense, along with a broad understanding across the functional areas of manufacturing and related interdependencies the processes and critical business focus of factory operations * Utilise data and optimisation techniques to maximise profit across the business Competencies * Data management and data engineering skills to enable optimal data process and methodology * Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, as well as problem solving ability *Qualifications* Postgraduate degree or diploma in a relevant field   *Experience/Criteria * 8+ years’ relevant experience, preferably in planning, or advanced analytics Experience in data management and advanced analytics 3+ years management experience Specific job skills * Strong manufacturing financial background displaying a sound commercial sense, along with a broad understanding across the functional areas of manufacturing and related interdependencies the processes and critical business focus of factory operations * Utilise data and optimisation techniques to maximise profit across the business Competencies * Data management and data engineering skills to enable optimal data process and methodology * Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, as well as problem solving ability