Team Leader: Supply Chain Infrastructure - Northern Suburbs, South Africa - PEP

PEP

Verified Company

Northern Suburbs, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

An opportunity exists for a dynamic leader to join our supply chain team to lead a team of industrial engineers focussed on supply chain projects and infrastructure maintenance in the PEP business.

This is a fast-paced, action-packed role that will directly contribute to our supply chain success.

This position will be based at our Central Office in Parow, Cape Town, but travel to our DCs will be required.

THE ROLE

You will be leading a team of industrial engineers that is focussed on maintaining our DC infrastructure and executing projects in our supply chain.

Through this, you will have the opportunity to diagnose problems, identify solutions, propose improvements and execute action plans. The role will focus largely on infrastructure, MHE and overall facility capacity.

This is a perfect role for somebody who will enjoy being immersed in supply chain and also have the longer-term view to grow their supply chain exposure and knowledge.

You will work closely with other senior team members to prioritize projects and drive initiatives in our operational environments.

WHAT'S NEEDED

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and drive new business opportunities and initiatives
Development of business cases
Leading supply chain projects
Manage procurement of infrastructure and related equipment
Managing project budgets
Manage consultants as part of a delivery team, when appropriate
Ensure infrastructure and MHE support supply chain processes
Develop and maintain long term capacity models to inform strategic decision
Liaise with various role players and departments to provide supply chain support

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering
10 years' experience as an Industrial Engineer, preferably in a warehouse environment
Strong project Management experience
Retail knowledge and exposure will be an advantage
Experience in managing consultants will be an advantage
Advanced level of computer skills, especially MS Excel or Google Sheets
Willingness to travel
Competencies required: Problem Assessment; Decision Making; Business Acumen; Leadership; Communication; Planning, Organizing and control; Building and maintaining relationships; Learning orientation; Resourcefulness; Confidence and Stress tolerance

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.