Supply Chain Associate Manager
Isando, South Africa
Hybrid
Supply Chain Associate Manager Isando manages all supply chain operations on site including raw material and finish goods production planning, order management and Forward Solutions business. Oversees employees to ensure accurate and timely deliveries of raw materials, finish goods and Forward Solution business continuity. Manages inventory and maximize manufacturing efficiency
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
•Deliver required supply chain results: applicable KPI’s (OTIF, Lead Time, Inventory Value, CDI)
•Cooperation with customers: providing highest service to customers, maintaining relationships including audits, visits at customer sites, improvement projects
•Cooperation with suppliers: maintaining relationships to ensure best possible service from suppliers (transportation, raw materials)
•Support for local, regional and global management: troubleshooting, operational and logistics excellence, as well as multifunctional projects
•Managing the local supply chain team using mentoring and coaching
•Cross functional groups environment: job holder supports various functional groups like customer service, account managers, raw material qualification, formulation and forward solutions across the organization with operational and logistics insight
You bring
• 3 years or more in similar position.
• Master’s degree or Supply Chain qualification/certification
• Deep knowledge of supply chain and operations
• Fluency in English.
• Superior Excel skills.
• High learning agility, open-minded personality and influencing skills, stakeholder’s management
• SAP or other platforms experience.
• A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives.
• A sense of ownership, delivering results that matter and contribute significantly to our success.
• Accountability to decision-making, ensuring alignment with our values and achieving positive outcomes.
• A spirit of initiative and drive for progress, contributing to our collective success as you are empowered to take ownership.
• Leading by example, you bring inspiration and open-mindedness, encouraging exploration and new possibilities for growth
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.
