The Supply Chain & LogisticsPortfolio Manager is responsible for executing the Technology strategy and deliver to the roadmap.
Lead the continuous improvement of products, solutions, people capabilities and customer partnerships to deliver business value and drive innovation. Ensure technology platforms, applications and systems remain scalable, reliable and aligned to business growth, while supporting the critical operational capabilities that enable the business to trade effectively.
ResponsibilitiesDriving Strategy:
- Translate IT strategy into practical, value-driven solutions that address key business needs, enhance capability, and deliver clear technology roadmaps.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, while actively sharing knowledge and insights across the team to strengthen capability and innovation.
Project, Innovation and Enhancements Management
- Partner with business stakeholders across trading and non-trading areas.
- Lead the delivery of technology projects, initiatives and enhancements that improve business performance, support growth and create competitive advantage.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio, ensuring solutions remain aligned to business priorities and future needs.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security and company requirements.
- Establish and maintain sustainable processes, controls and governance practices that reduce operational and technology risk.
- Address findings from audit, risk and security reviews and ensure appropriate remediation plans are in place.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop the support team, creating an environment that encourages accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
- Ensure work is prioritised effectively and resources are aligned to business and departmental objectives.
- Support succession planning, talent development and recruitment activities to maintain capability and business continuity.
- Conduct regular one-on-one engagements, provide performance feedback and recognise achievements.
- Foster a culture that reflects the organisation's values and promotes employee engagement and growth.
Vendor and Partner Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the portfolio vendors and partners to ensure successful delivery of products and services.
- Ensure suppliers meet agreed service levels, contractual obligations and operational requirements.
Product and Operational Management
- Ensure the availability, performance and stability of products, applications and services within the portfolio.
- Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and reduce recurring issues.
What are our minimium requirements to apply?
- 5-10 years in project team management or development team management
- Building/ developing products to deliver business value
- Supply Chain & Logistics business understanding in Retail an advantage
Our ideal person will also have the following key attributes: Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; organization and time-management skills; effective negotiation and vendor management skills; proactive problem solver with the ability to think ‘out of the box’; attention to detail
Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in project team management or development team management
- Experience building and developing products that deliver business value
- Supply Chain and Logistics business understanding in retail
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Organization and time-management skills
- Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
- Proactive problem-solving ability and out-of-the-box thinking
- Strong attention to detail
What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
