The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) leads the implementation of supply chain initiatives, including developing appropriate freight and product costing strategies, to ensure corporate objectives are fully met and effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
\nAdditionally, the SCM is accountable for interacting and strengthening the supplier supply chain relationship. While accountable for the entire process, the SCM collaborates with other departments, as needed, to augment his\/her own understanding.
\nContributing teams include, but are not limited to, Outsourced Warehousing & Distribution Partners, Sales, Production Plants, Technology Suppliers, Accessory Vendors and Decoder Repair Operations.<\/p>\n
The SCM helps to develop and implement the Distribution & Warehousing strategy to drive Multichoice\u2019s\u2019 business objectives, ensuring the product supply chain process is conducted optimally.
\nThis role manages the Warehousing Operation, Distribution, Decoder packaging logistics, Billing, Reverse Logistics, Decoder Repair Operations, Pre- Screening Centre for all Multichoice\u2019s hardware & accessory solutions, day-today, month\/year-end financial processes and reconciliations, standard costing and financial provisions<\/p>\n
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Customers <\/strong><\/p>\n Sales & Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Customer Care, BTD, Field Services<\/p>\n Outputs <\/strong><\/p>\n Management responsibilities & outputs for the role are divided into three main areas of focus:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supply Chain Management: <\/p>\n Financial Management: <\/p>\n Repair Operation <\/p>\n
\nDevelop and manage internal and external relationships with assigned category of suppliers pursuing opportunities to add value through the Multichoice Support Services (Pty)Ltd distribution network.
\nDevelop and administer the integration strategy for each supplier, reflecting consensus of all vested parties, while optimizing the value of the supply chain.
\nSchedule and direct necessary supplier planning and negotiation sessions.
\nProviding timely and effective updates to all stakeholders, informing progress, change, or issue resolution affecting their business areas.
\nLead follow-up meetings and direct needed supplier communication. Establish or advice on supply chain processes that enable the business to efficiently achieve its sales forecast per supplier.
\nManage reverse logistics process with regards to dealer returns of both new and refurbished stock, whilst minimizing the returns ratio.
\nManage the outsourced warehousing and distribution relationship to ensure that efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery per the SLA is maintained, monitored and reported on.
\nReview schedule exceptions and create mitigation plans.
\nEnhance\/establish supply chain operational reporting and KPI monitoring.<\/p>\n
\nOversee the timely issuing of all supplier purchase orders, in order to meet the supply chain imperatives of the role.
\nManagement contractual payment obligations per supplier per the financial requirements of the company. Manage monthly \/ half year-end and year-end stock take process and financial reporting requirements.
\nAdvise and manage obsolete stock items.
\nCalculate standard costing, on at least a quarterly basis, for all stock items.<\/p>\n
\nManage Pre-Inspection area for dealer returns [OBF].
\nImplement initiatives to minimize and manage Non Faulty\/ Incomplete Dealer Returns.
\nManage all aspects of Decoder Refurbishment operation and support annual contract negotiations with Repair Vendors.
\nSupport and develop long term strategy with regards to ensuring an optimal repair operation & proactive decoder lifecycle management policy.<\/p>\n