SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGER SOUTH AFRICA

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGER SOUTH AFRICA

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners. In 2022 the Group, with the pro-forma inclusion of Wolf-Brink, reported almost 3.1 billion euro revenues. As of today, Ariston Group has over 10,000 employees, representative offices in 43 countries, 28 production sites and 30 research and development centers in 5 continents. Ariston Group is listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021.

Ariston Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems. The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity systems.

The Group offers a full range of products, solutions and services mainly under the global brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and also operates under iconic brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Distribution

• Organize delivery and shipment to customers (South Africa and Export) in line with Service Level Agreement.
• Manage a team of 2 employees: local distribution, export Africa and worldwide
• Management of Warehouse team (8 permanent employees + temporary) and external providers in other warehouses in South Africa
• Management of the Sales Admin team (4 permanent employees)
• Capturing and input of sales order and invoices
• Manage of returns (credit note, physical return)
• Cooperate with sales manager for outlook sales for next month
• Continuous improvement project follow up
• Inventory management: responsible for stock taking, minimizing inventory discrepancies re finished product, accessories and spare parts.
• Full control of inbound, outbound, returns and warehouse procedures
• Support health & safety culture within the organization
• Responsible for logistics costs (warehousing/distribution/stock adjustment/scrap/inbounds/ duties: overall more than 2 Mio €)
• Monthly analysis of logistics costs and budget, forecast, actual and variance analysis
• Analysis of drivers of logistics performance (drop size, delivery size, order size, geomix analysis cost/pcs, cost/m3, cost/km) and provide decision support to Country Manager
• Align distribution with customer and business needs to meet anticipated targets
• Ensure performance within established KPI’s and drive improvement initiatives to evaluate customer needs to maximize end-to-end logistics performance

Finished Product: Production Planning

• Ensure full availability of products to sales department
• Comply with stock target defined centrally by company
• Support sales planning process with market and SOP meeting with T&I
• Daily analysis of stock & customer orders; check product availability
• Provide operational forecast in conjunction with planning department for monthly planning
• Analysis of sales figures (actual, budget, forecasting)
• Introduction of KPIs in local system (e.g. service level to customers, stock out report)

Finished Product: Import Management

• Monthly import forecasting to m+4
• Build relationships with third party suppliers (transport), internal and international stakeholders
• Management of inbound (keep contact with broker re customs clearance) for quick clearance
• Extensive alignment with the order to bill process
• Screen, capture, and adhere to system driven requirements to process invoices from suppliers, transport providers etc. for approval by HQ’s

Logistics Improvements

• Propose strategic projects for improvement of service/cost reduction
• Scout for new suppliers, negotiate optimal agreements
• Optimize country footprint
• Define and agree on local production constraints, and rules re finished product planning

Requirements Education

• Relevant Degree/qualification in Supply Chain Management

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in supply chain management
• Previous experiences in multinational companies

Competencies and Skills:

• Experienced and skilled user of supply chain management software (e.g. SAP)
• Well-versed in inventory processes and systems
• Hands-on leadership style
• Strong communicator, at all levels
• Builds and leads teams
• Good time-management skills
• Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Can influence across all working cultures
• Knowledge of the industry and best practices an advantage
• Some knowledge of export processes and procedures
• Reasonable knowledge of financial trails and booking processes

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners. In 2022 the Group, with the pro-forma inclusion of Wolf-Brink, reported almost 3.1 billion euro revenues. As of today, Ariston Group has over 10,000 employees, representative offices in 43 countries, 28 production sites and 30 research and development centers in 5 continents. Ariston Group is listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021.

Ariston Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems. The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity systems.

The Group offers a full range of products, solutions and services mainly under the global brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and also operates under iconic brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Distribution

• Organize delivery and shipment to customers (South Africa and Export) in line with Service Level Agreement.
• Manage a team of 2 employees: local distribution, export Africa and worldwide
• Management of Warehouse team (8 permanent employees + temporary) and external providers in other warehouses in South Africa
• Management of the Sales Admin team (4 permanent employees)
• Capturing and input of sales order and invoices
• Manage of returns (credit note, physical return)
• Cooperate with sales manager for outlook sales for next month
• Continuous improvement project follow up
• Inventory management: responsible for stock taking, minimizing inventory discrepancies re finished product, accessories and spare parts.
• Full control of inbound, outbound, returns and warehouse procedures
• Support health & safety culture within the organization
• Responsible for logistics costs (warehousing/distribution/stock adjustment/scrap/inbounds/ duties: overall more than 2 Mio €)
• Monthly analysis of logistics costs and budget, forecast, actual and variance analysis
• Analysis of drivers of logistics performance (drop size, delivery size, order size, geomix analysis cost/pcs, cost/m3, cost/km) and provide decision support to Country Manager
• Align distribution with customer and business needs to meet anticipated targets
• Ensure performance within established KPI’s and drive improvement initiatives to evaluate customer needs to maximize end-to-end logistics performance

Finished Product: Production Planning

• Ensure full availability of products to sales department
• Comply with stock target defined centrally by company
• Support sales planning process with market and SOP meeting with T&I
• Daily analysis of stock & customer orders; check product availability
• Provide operational forecast in conjunction with planning department for monthly planning
• Analysis of sales figures (actual, budget, forecasting)
• Introduction of KPIs in local system (e.g. service level to customers, stock out report)

Finished Product: Import Management

• Monthly import forecasting to m+4
• Build relationships with third party suppliers (transport), internal and international stakeholders
• Management of inbound (keep contact with broker re customs clearance) for quick clearance
• Extensive alignment with the order to bill process
• Screen, capture, and adhere to system driven requirements to process invoices from suppliers, transport providers etc. for approval by HQ’s

Logistics Improvements

• Propose strategic projects for improvement of service/cost reduction
• Scout for new suppliers, negotiate optimal agreements
• Optimize country footprint
• Define and agree on local production constraints, and rules re finished product planning

Requirements Education

• Relevant Degree/qualification in Supply Chain Management

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in supply chain management
• Previous experiences in multinational companies

Competencies and Skills:

• Experienced and skilled user of supply chain management software (e.g. SAP)
• Well-versed in inventory processes and systems
• Hands-on leadership style
• Strong communicator, at all levels
• Builds and leads teams
• Good time-management skills
• Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Can influence across all working cultures
• Knowledge of the industry and best practices an advantage
• Some knowledge of export processes and procedures
• Reasonable knowledge of financial trails and booking processes

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.

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