Website PEP
PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating more than 2600 stores across Southern Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who make smart choices every day, on a limited budget for their families to grow and shine.
Description
- The purpose of the Manager is to strategically drive the long-term evolution and efficiency of Pep’s Supply Chain.
- The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, coordination, and support to drive best-in-class engineering practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. They will possess the operational discipline and strategic vision necessary to enhance performance throughout the value chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop Long-term Supply Chain strategy
- Develop and maintain the long-term (i.e. 10 year ) Supply Chain capacity plan
- Ensure Supply Chain strategy aligns to Pep business strategy
- Executes the business’ long term strategy through project delivery
- Identifies and scopes projects to support business strategy
- Identifies and prioritises projects
- Management of Supply Chain projects CAPEX budget
- Continuous improvement of Supply Chain Processes
- Management of Supply Chain IT systems
- Relationship Management
- Leading and managing a team of Industrial Engineers
Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Tertiary Qualification (i.e. Industrial Engineering)
- 15+ Years Supply Chain experience
- 5 – 8 Years experience in a leadership role
- Experience in Supply Chain process integration and design
- Experience in DC infrastructure design
- Knowledge of Shipping; Transport and DC operations
- Strong people management experience
- Retail knowledge and experience
- Project Management of large scale projects
- Competencies: Directing, Results Oriented, Drive, Initiative, Cooperation, Team Building, Helicopter View, Strategic Insights, and Integrity
