Tolling & Logistics Lead EASA

Role Purpose

• Production and maintenance of the Master Toll Production Schedule
• Maintenance of the Tolling Work In Progress (WIP) and Bill Of Material schedules
• Ensure alignment of the Tolling inventory figures with business and 3rd party warehouse provider zero variance in inventory reports.
• Handling of shipment Logistics issues through interphasing with 3rd party provider (both secondary and primary logistics).
• Create / Identify opportunities for the team to liberate potential as well as enhance cross-functional communication and understanding.
• Manage Toller & tolling systems (3TP)
• Review of Toller KPI & SLA
• Manage NPI at toller & identify cost optimization
• Manage direct procurement of Bill of Materials and Direct Procurement service providers
• Review direct procurement and Logistics contracts SLA and KPI

Accountabilities

• Work very closely with Supply Chain Controller on component inventory management to ensure accurate management reports are available on the set cyclical reporting schedules.
• Stock reconciliation on Tolling inventory with business and 3rd party provider and reporting monthly arresting issues immediately and taking proactive measures to reconcile.
• Active participation in the Sales & Marketing monthly forecast meeting by presenting the Import and Toll Production Schedules.
• Providing weekly reports on shipment Logistics and Tolling status
• Serve as the interphase with 3rd party logistics provider by proper channeling and filing of Logistics documents (imports & exports)
• Take initiative to further develop Supply Chain processes (Tolling Forecasting) to enhance business delivery
• Understand finance operations & working capital management
• Understanding and provision of direction on 4PL & 3PL processes

Qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Critical Knowledge:

• Business degree Supply Chain qualification is added advantage
• A sound understanding of Supply Chain processes in a large organisation.
• A wide appreciation of Information Technology
• A sound understanding of Logistics : local and international (4PL & 3PL)
• An appreciation of Finance operations & working capital management
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP modules such as APO 3TP

Critical Skills:

• This role needs to demonstrate a high level of alertness accuracy and integrity
• Strong analytical skills & use of data tools
• Solution oriented with ability to deliver with speed
• Up-to-date with market trends and proactive approaches must also be demonstrated.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are a prerequisite
• Creativity as well as strategic / forward looking thinker
• Sound knowledge of HSEQ standards in a toll & warehouse premises

Critical Experience:

• At least Five years experience in a busy Supply Chain environment.
• Direct experience in GSAP & SAP based systems in a large / multinational organisation.
• Working with teams with significant cross-functional interaction.
• Working with 4PL & 3PL
• Direct experience in managing procurement in multinational organisation
• Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and working under minimal supervision.

Core Competencies

• Performance Orientation
  • Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Matching plans with resources milestones and measures.
  • Display drive and see opportunities when they arise Passion!

• Customer Focused
  • Knowledge and insights about customers and their needs internal / external

• Change Orientation
  • Ability to fit in and change with business needs swiftly and effectively - Flexibility!
  • Evidence of continuous self improvement and development

• Leadership
  • High alertness integrity openness and transparency

• Organisation Effectiveness
  • Builds positive win-win cross-functional relationships.
  • Communicates effectively with key stakeholders (int/external).

• Strategic Ability 
  • Delivers management / business reporting needs successfully.
  • Thinks beyond the horizon and plans accordingly.

Other behaviors critical for the role

• Vibrant cross-functional interaction to develop a healthy and interactive relationship across the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and to feedback to cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to represent effectively the Supply Chain Department in any Logistical function internally or externally.
• Ability to advise question or redirect (if necessary) the departments operations.
• Ability to Collaborate as a team and drive collective success
• Must be Courageous to explore new paths and make bold moves
• Ability to hold self-Accountable for short- and long-term results
• Driven by Curiosity to innovate

Critical success factors

• Actively participate in Tolling inventory management and reporting Internal and 3rd Party as well managing data accuracy and integrity with respect to overall business set standards.
• Accurate and regular Logistics Tolling status reports
• Accurate inventory control at 3rd party warehouses
• Maintenance / improvement of existing tolling and shipment logistic processes for effeciency & effectiveness.
• 3rd Part management with regular KPI & SLA reviews
• Ability to effectively represent the Department in any Supply Chain forum on logistical planning.

Additional Information :

Location: Kenya / Zambia

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time