TRANSFORMATION LEAD LOGISTICS & SUPPLY

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the worlds most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

The key purpose of this role is to drive Logistics & Supply Transformation for key :D Tech projects and initiatives across the Africa Zone in order to enable Africas digital transformation journey, fully transform and stabilize operations as well as drive alignment with Global Best Practices.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review Supply & Logistics processes across the Africa Zone to identify areas for optimization, standardization and stabilization using key Transformation Principles
• Map E2E as is processes, assess interdependencies, perform a gap analysis (People, Process, Tech) and design to be processes in line with:
• Sarbanes Oxley and Management Internal Controls
• Functional Excellence Programs
• Best in class external and internal benchmarks
• Standardized Global/Zone practices and processes
• Sign off from key stakeholders (Zone, In Country, Process Owners, etc.)
• Developing sustainable business cases and plans that lead to improvement in maturity
• Building relationships with key stakeholders & stakeholder management across projects (In Country, BU, Zone & Global teams)
• Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a successful transition between as is and to be processes
• Working with Process Owners, Change Management & Tech teams to ensure holistic documentation and training for to be processes
• Leveraging lean six sigma tools and techniques to ensure that waste is eliminated, defects are minimized, and improvement opportunities are identified
• As a Product Owner, the role is responsible for collaboration and embracing agile ways of work, ensuring team accountability and responsibility
• It requires ownership of the Logistics & Supply transformation agenda, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focus on root cause problem solving, using diverse and collective skills to support, manage and lead members of the transformation squad

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles
• Flexible and agile
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
• Works with energy and enthusiasm to solve business problems
• Must be able to work under pressure and executes with discipline and a sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Country, BU, Zone and Global teams
• Considers diverse perspectives when faced with complex problems
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of AB InBev Logistics, Supply and Planning Principles advantageous
• Travel flexibility

Additional information:

• Band: VI

SAB (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

In accordance with South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is safe for of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, we require all new appointments to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at our company.