Location:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Ref#: 411
SABMiller Procurement is the global procurement organisation of the SABMiller Group. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, SABMiller Procurement sources an extensive range of materials and services. This includes brewing materials, packaging, capital equipment, marketing materials and business services. SABMiller Procurement operates four regional offices located in Johannesburg (South Africa), Miami (USA), Zug (Switzerland) and Melbourne (Australia).We are on a journey towards Procurement Excellence aiming at integrating the end to end procurement organisation and developing optimal sourcing strategies. Our business is a multi-cultural workforce with international leaders and specialists in their procurement field. To continue being a best in class procurement organisation we focus on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent to support a culture that motivates the fulfilment of our highly demanding goals. This is why our organisation is known for intellectual and analytical rigour, strategic focus backed up by executional and operational excellence and relentless drive for sustainable value creation for SABMiller. Do you want to join our journey?
What do we offer?
The key purpose of this role is to identify and deliver Value Enhancement (VE) benefits working in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, category teams and the regional projects team. The role will be responsible for embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) in alignment with SABMiller Procurement Africa and Global, through implementing best practice methodologies and tools in the areas of Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Process Engineering. The focus of role will be on Process Levers, specifically supply chain optimisation initiatives such as waste reduction, consignment stock and VMI, and batch size optimization.
This is a new role reporting directly into Regional Category Manager Projects - SAB and Southern. Key to the success of the role will be the ability to work in a complex, cross-functional environment across many geographies, effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders and the ability to apply best practice Continuous Improvement and Lean tools in our operations, supply chains and within our suppliers.
Who are you?
Academic background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant technical field
Experience: Formal Lean / Six Sigma (or other continuous improvement methodologies) training and experience with formal certification preferred
Experience of the full range of tools available to a continuous improvement practitioner; value chain mapping, performance management and root cause analysis etc.
Experience in project management and reporting in complex multidisciplinary projects
FMCG/Manufacturing experience, within Procurement/Supply Chain is a plus
Good track record in Emerging Markets environments would be an advantage
Knowledge in the use of and implementation of Lean and/or Six Sigma
Project management skills and experience in implementing projects within decentralised organisations
Language skills: Proficiency in English and Swahili is essential
Personal: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with, and interact with all levels of the organisation
Other Competencies: Strong business and industry acumen
Salary and Benefits: Competitive, in country salary package
Ref#: 411
SABMiller Procurement is the global procurement organisation of the SABMiller Group. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, SABMiller Procurement sources an extensive range of materials and services. This includes brewing materials, packaging, capital equipment, marketing materials and business services. SABMiller Procurement operates four regional offices located in Johannesburg (South Africa), Miami (USA), Zug (Switzerland) and Melbourne (Australia).We are on a journey towards Procurement Excellence aiming at integrating the end to end procurement organisation and developing optimal sourcing strategies. Our business is a multi-cultural workforce with international leaders and specialists in their procurement field. To continue being a best in class procurement organisation we focus on attracting, retaining and developing the best talent to support a culture that motivates the fulfilment of our highly demanding goals. This is why our organisation is known for intellectual and analytical rigour, strategic focus backed up by executional and operational excellence and relentless drive for sustainable value creation for SABMiller. Do you want to join our journey?
What do we offer?
The key purpose of this role is to identify and deliver Value Enhancement (VE) benefits working in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, category teams and the regional projects team. The role will be responsible for embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) in alignment with SABMiller Procurement Africa and Global, through implementing best practice methodologies and tools in the areas of Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Process Engineering. The focus of role will be on Process Levers, specifically supply chain optimisation initiatives such as waste reduction, consignment stock and VMI, and batch size optimization.
This is a new role reporting directly into Regional Category Manager Projects - SAB and Southern. Key to the success of the role will be the ability to work in a complex, cross-functional environment across many geographies, effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders and the ability to apply best practice Continuous Improvement and Lean tools in our operations, supply chains and within our suppliers.
Who are you?
Academic background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant technical field
Experience: Formal Lean / Six Sigma (or other continuous improvement methodologies) training and experience with formal certification preferred
Experience of the full range of tools available to a continuous improvement practitioner; value chain mapping, performance management and root cause analysis etc.
Experience in project management and reporting in complex multidisciplinary projects
FMCG/Manufacturing experience, within Procurement/Supply Chain is a plus
Good track record in Emerging Markets environments would be an advantage
Knowledge in the use of and implementation of Lean and/or Six Sigma
Project management skills and experience in implementing projects within decentralised organisations
Language skills: Proficiency in English and Swahili is essential
Personal: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with, and interact with all levels of the organisation
Other Competencies: Strong business and industry acumen
Salary and Benefits: Competitive, in country salary package
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