Overview
Strategic Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
The Amazon South Africa Retail business is looking for a leader with proven experience to drive process improvements and thought
leadership
in inventory planning and operations.
The Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading
inventory management
strategies to maximize customer experience, sales, margin and turns, as well as end-to-end business ownership of all supply chain processes from manufacturer to consumer. They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues. They will play a critical role in delivering the optimal customer experience by ensuring we have the right product quantities, in the right places, at the right time.
To achieve this mission, Supply Chain Managers work to continuously optimize our end-to-end supply chain by engaging with vendors to improve operational metrics and driving system and process automation with internal teams.
The successful candidate must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. They are able to self-manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities and parallel, and possess strong written and verbal
communication skills
. Strong candidates will have knowledge in fundamental business principles and previous relevant experience. The ideal candidate is able to lead and influence both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a
customer-centric
philosophy.
Key job responsibilities
Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities around buying and demand planning.
Monitor and identify opportunities to improve key supply chain metrics such as Out of Stock rate, Overstock Rate, Total Inbound Lead Time, Delivery Speed, and Confirmation/Fill Rates.
Share supply chain insights and contribute to business reviews for
Senior Leadership
(verbal and written).
Identify opportunities to optimize our supply chain cost structure and profitability through vendor engagement,
project management
, and
collaboration
with partner teams on system improvements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
– Demonstrated experience in supply chain operations and
inventory management
–
Project management
experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
–
Experience with
process improvement
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to
diversity
within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.
In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify
your ability
to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our
inclusive culture
empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
Title: Strategic Supply Chain Manager
Company: Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics (Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Control & Analysis, Business Development)
