SPECIALIST: COST REDUCTION X 4 POSITIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

In this position you will report to the Manager: Cost Planning and be responsible for driving and reporting 640A Cost reduction activity. Activities including leading 640A cost obheya, and reporting future risk to companies executive.   Key responsibilities Analysing companies vehicle cost, highlighting opportunities for cost reduction and to plan a suitable course of action. Support senior management and cost reduction task team in analysing and checking companies cost reduction ideas. Create strong working relationships with other companies divisions and liaise with them on Cost reduction matters as appropriate. Work closely with business stakeholders and develop appropriate corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track Cost reduction for companies. Evaluate corporate cost reduction performance and highlight areas of attention to top management in a timely manner. Provide secretariat support for Management in cost reduction Meetings. Utilize all available resources to gather relevant benchmarking information to be used for cost reduction Lead smaller cost reduction activities, plan activities and manage milestones. ·         Analyse 640A cost environment internally and externally to identify issues of strategic relevance to TSAM (external opportunities & threats / internal strengths & weaknesses). Disseminating of information from the external and internal environment to key people within companies through appropriate channels at the ideal frequency. Any other support as required   Minimum knowledge and experience Completed 3 or 4 year University B degree in commerce 5 to 8 years work experience with similar responsibilities. 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must include engagement with multiple management levels across different disciplines. 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must also include working across 2 or more functional areas, one of which must be commercial, supply chain or engineering Experience must be able to demonstrate ability to adapt, respond and manage a changing list of priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to manage tasks within the operational, tactical and strategic spheres simultaneously and seamlessly. Advanced level MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)   Core competencies Systems thinking and multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving Appreciation for uncertainty and unstructured environments Holism and dealing with complex environments High tolerance for constant change Creation of and communication of strategies Situational awareness & decision making Self-starter and results oriented Persuasive communication and excellent written and verbal skills. People/stakeholder management skills. Attention to detail   ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW MUST BE FOWARDED WITH A DETAILED CV: ·         Matric Certificate ·         Tertiary academic results including all completed courses ·         Drivers Licence and ID ·         LAST/ LATEST SALARY ADVISE SLIP