Manager Commodity, Inventory and Archiving - Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa - South African Airways

    South African Airways
    South African Airways Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    South African Airways's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

    Job title : Manager Commodity, Inventory and Archiving – Kempton Park jobs in Gauteng

    Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

    Deadline : 22-Apr-24

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    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 Methodology
  • Manage 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 risks
  • Ensure meaningful contribution to GSM Strategic Objectives by broadly sharing SCM related knowledge with GSM staff and Business
  • Ensure early GSM involvement regarding business short- and long-term plans in order to ensure end users needs are met
  • Identify Commodity based opportunities to affect Sourcing Strategies in order to reduce relevant Total Cost of Ownership
  • Ensure thorough markets analysis/research, in line with applicable tools and methodology
  • Ensure effective management of tenders process
  • Ensure establishment of management of Fact Base Negotiations Strategies to ensure value creation by strategic approach to negotiations with prospective suppliers
  • Optimise inventory levels for SAA and ensure that working capital is in line with industry standards
  • Ensure that goods supplied to SAA premises are properly received, booked in, warehoused, and issued and distributed in an efficient and effective manner throughout the organisation
  • Develop 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 policy
  • Ensure that Inventory accuracy of above 98% throughout SAA
  • Unlock value tied up in inventory by reducing inventory holding of SAA to world class levels
  • Identify and remove costs throughout the Logistics chain
  • Develop and implement an archiving system for SAA
  • Ensure all HR, Procurement, Cargo, etc records are properly scanned and archived
  • Collaboration with all Domestic, Regional and international business units on Procurement , Inventory and Archiving related matters, including the subsidiaries
  • Develop Policies and procedures in conjunction with the Procurement Manager
  • Optimize the area/s capability to enable achievement of objectives and build capacity to enable achievement of strategic plans
  • Drives and supports people development initiatives
  • Manage performance of direct reports and conduct regular reviews to monitor and review execution of performance outputs
  • Manages, supports and drives implementation of change initiatives
  • Engage in succession planning by identifying, nurturing, and preparing suitable candidates to fill critical roles in department
  • Motivate, delegate and empower appropriately enabling direct reports to take responsibility
  • Lives 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 management
  • Airline Industry experience
  • Postgraduate degree in the Procurement or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage

    Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of SAP/R3 – Inventory management
  • Logistics and Warehouse Management
  • Commodity Management
  • Knowledge of Commodity Profiling and Supply Market analysis
  • Aviation Industry knowledge
  • Knowledge of Airline's procurement policies
  • Knowledge of PFMA and PPFA
  • Proficiency in computer skills (Word, Advance Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Planning and Organising
  • Project Management
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Strong multi-tasking ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • People Management
  • Coaching skills

    Attributes
  • Technical expertise
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Organizational awareness
  • Customer orientated
  • Results driven
  • Stakeholder relationships
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Independent worker
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Mentor
  • Positive change agent
  • Passionate performance driver

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