Section Manager Warehouse Sishen

Company Description We have an exciting opportunity for Section Manager Warehouse. The purpose of this role is to manage the safe work execution, effective and efficient storage of items, and engagement with end users to ensure alignment of key priorities and partnerships that enable value creation in the business. We’re the best in the industry. You’ll make us better. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. Kumba Iron Ore                We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. Job Description As Section Manager Warehouse your responsibilities will include but not limited to: • Identify ways to support specific opportunities and risks related to safety, health, and sustainability, ensuring that all transactional Physical Supply Chain activities comply with safety, health, and environmental requirements. General: • Manage the effective implementation of the Supply Chain strategy within the Physical Supply Chain warehousing environment. • Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.  Supply Chain Strategy, Critical Tasks, Targets: • Provide input into the regional Warehousing strategy and translate it into critical tasks and performance targets. • Manage warehouse practices to achieve optimal process and people efficiencies. • Manage and schedule audits of the supply process (e.g., stock/cycle counting, safety reviews, etc.). • Manage the budget associated with warehousing activities. • Ensure that stock levels are optimised and align with business requirements. • Ensures operational efficiency across sites. • Inspects and monitors housekeeping practices at the stores. • Manage and resolve Global Shared Services payment queries. • Manage and escalate corrective measures on incidents of observed shrinkage or fraud. • Support the roll-out of the Anglo-American Operating Model, via participation in site implementations and cross-site best practice sharing, to leverage tangible working capital benefits. Sustainability and Social: • Manage inventory optimisation to decrease wastage at the operations by holding the right amount of inventory, positively impacting Anglo American’s carbon footprint. • Drive sustainable change through initiatives such as zero waste to landfill. • Identify opportunities to encourage host community participation in the PSC network.  Commercial Value Delivery: • Provide input and guidance to sourcing and purchasing teams on optimal fulfilment strategies for commodity classes , i.e., central versus decentralised, VMI, VOI, etc. • Socialise and embed the culture of planning and fulfilment within areas such as purchasing, sourcing, end users, etc. • Manage warehousing cost, maintenance and/or internal budgets. • Provide input and guidance to sourcing and purchasing teams on optimal fulfilment strategies for commodity classes , such as centralised versus decentralised, VMI, VOI, etc. • Ensure working capital reduction plans and targets are met. • Collaborate with regional commercial teams to deliver and embed inventory optimisation opportunities and provide leadership to identify and address issues impacting operational performance, including OTIF. Relationship Management: • Manage the integration with Operational Excellence, Logistics Development, and Materials Planning to increase performance and identify improvement areas. • Collaborate with BU management teams to ensure alignment of operational requirements with warehousing activities. • Manage the implementation of opportunities and plans to deliver on business sustainability commitments. • Manage and maintain relationships with local and group functions to drive change. • Manage relationships with local employee bargaining and/or representative councils to drive operational improvement. People and Teams: • Develop and mentor the team to ensure that agreed service levels are maintained, and service excellence is met. • Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness. • Collaborate with the CoE to develop and implement a regional Physical Supply Chain people capability framework and development plan, and be responsible for implementing the plan in the region. • Support cross-functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute warehousing activities. • Ensure relevant key performance areas are understood, agreed to and embedded as part of the Team+ culture. • Build team capabilities that will enable resilient and agile competencies, aiming to future-proof Physical Supply Chain efficiency. • Ensure adherence to performance standards / KPIs at the stores and institute corrective action where necessary. Governance and Compliance: • Ensure personal and team compliance with relevant external and internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements about all Physical Supply Chain Management activities. • Ensure personal and team compliance with applicable legislative requirements about all Physical Supply Chain Management activities in set portfolio. This role is in Supply Chain NC department on a Band 6 (D-Upper) level reporting to the Supply Chain Operations Manager. Qualifications • Grade 12 or equivalent • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF7. • A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF8 • SA Drivers Licence: Code B (Light vehicle) Technical Knowledge • 6-8 years of experience in Supply Chain management and interdependencies within a regional context (category management, sourcing and contracts, purchasing, physical supply chain and linkages to other functions) with specialist knowledge of warehousing, logistics and inventory management. • Safety standards, management systems, culture within warehousing and logistics, and safe storage, preservation, and maintenance of in-storage products and equipment. • Knowledge of how to embed a more sustainable PSC (circular economy, carbon & water footprint reduction, inclusive procurement, doing business with responsible suppliers, etc.). • PSC digitalisation and data analytics opportunities, continuous improvement and optimisation. • Operational experience in facilities management, transportation management, or a related field. • Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role, overseeing facilities and transportation operations. • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices related to facilities management and transportation Additional Information Who we are? Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. How we are committed to your safety Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer. Inclusion and Diversity Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential. How to apply To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.