Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position reports to the Supply Chain Head. The successful candidate will be accountable for Procurement & Inventory locally and the delivery of the performance metrics aligned to business strategy. The role holder will lead, manage, and develop the Procurement & Inventory team and ensure governance and compliance to Procurement & Inventory controls and standards are met.

Responsibilities
• Adopt and embed best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, systems, and enablers (capabilities) shared by Group Procurement & Inventory teams
• Guide and support the operations’ Inventory personnel in managing Inventory parameters within the Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and optimising these parameters on an ongoing basis
• Manage and monitor departmental Procurement & Inventory budgets to ensure seamless operation of the department
• Use analytical data and insights to partner with various stakeholders to forecast, develop and implement demand plans
• Oversee supplier management as identified by Contract Specialist
• Implement and drive compliance to Group standards/calendars and deadlines to ensure effective demand planning and timeous delivery on initiatives
• Communicate the Procurement & Inventory processes and drive compliance required from end-users; this includes tracking and reporting on compliance and/or deviations
• Champion stakeholder engagement (i.e. supply & demand forecasting) across all business functions (i.e. Off Crop, Capex Projects, Packaging, Fertilizers etc.)
• Partner with Group Procurement Excellence to build-on and develop Procurement capability within country
• Ensure long term sourcing strategies are developed and are fully aligned with Country and Group strategic objectives
• Lead the optimization of Inventory holding from both a financial and operational perspective
• Ensure that demand forecasts of Inventory are managed and aligned to production and maintenance planning
• Support Inventory Manager in verification and expediting activities according to pre-determined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure accurate and efficient receiving/receipting/issuing of stock by the Inventory team
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• BSc/BA Degree in Business Administration/Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent. MSc in Supply Chain or MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Procurement & Inventory, in a Manufacturing environment/Industry
• 3+ years in a management role
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes and Supply Chain management.
• Proven track record of managing and developing teams.
• Proven high ethical standards.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills
• Excellent communication skills and report writing skills
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)–Mandatory
• Valid Driver’s license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner: Nakambala Email: careers@zamsugar.zm  clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2023.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.



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