Supply Chain Manager

PRE-REQUISITES:

In order to succeed in this role, it is expected the successful candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain process fundamentals of purchasing and negotiation skills.
• Previous experience in managing a Supply Chain and Logistics framework and strategy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with the stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and high level of understanding on financial management and strategy planning in the identification and development of solutions.
• Be a clear and frequent communicator with a high standard of written and oral business language skills in both English and Arabic  
• Strong awareness and consideration of the political implications and religious sensitivities that apply to staff, customers, and supplier in the region of responsibility.

Technical/Professional Skills required

·        Advanced use of the MS Office Suite in programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Publisher, Visio &/or Access.

·        The ability to become proficient with Toll systems.

Qualifications

·        Desirable – Tertiary qualification in relevant field such as supply chain management, business development or leadership.

·        Working with Children Credentials from an Australian State or Territory (if an Australian Citizen)

·       Be able to provide an annual clear Criminal Records Check(s) from your country of citizenship(s) and every country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 5 years

Eligibility

·        National Passport and the ability to travel domestically and internationally within your region.

·        Full Driver’s License.  

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential attributes for this position are:

·        You will be a motivated professional with a strong ability to form effective working relationships and to guide, support, mentor and inspire team members to deliver high performance outcomes.

·        A desire to service the customer and to put their needs first.

·        Excellent communicator who flourishes in a fast-paced environment.

·        Ability to operate in a range of diverse locations and adapt to ever changing environments.

·        Be a strategic thinker who is solutions focused with the ability to problem solve situations at short notice.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Success in this role will be measured through a balance of quantitative and qualitative performance measures/KPIs that are aligned to the job group Key Result Areas which will form part of your annual objectives.

Putting the Customer First

Read customer situations accurately, anticipate their business needs and identify opportunities to significantly enhance the breadth and quality of the service experience. Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements suppliers in collaboration with other departments.

Maximizing Profitability & Return on Capital

Maximize profitability through leading the day-to-day performance of an end-to-end work or operational process.

Operational Excellence

Conduct appropriate planning and management for demand, including Operations planning and purchasing decisions. Contribute to improvement of systems, processes, and standards, and to sustainability in safety and environmental performance.                  

Strategy & Capability

Implement & improve the Supply Planning strategy to deliver customer expectations within KPI objectives.

Growth & Innovation

Take initiative to identify growth opportunities and innovative new ways of doing business. Provide direct leadership to effectively deploy innovative practices and technologies leading to significant growth in business.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The competencies that Toll requires for leaders are:

1. Possession of high ethical standards with a commitment to equality and diversity

2. Provision of goals and objectives with clear guidelines and direction

3. Clear communication of expectations

4. Flexibility to change opinions

5. Commitment to ongoing training

6. Frequent and open communication

7. Receptiveness to new ideas and suggestions for improvement

8. Creation of high performing teams

9. Development of leadership potential in others

10. Provision of a supportive work environment