Supply Chain Manager

Are you a strategic Supply Chain professional ready to take ownership of end-to-end procurement, materials flow, and vendor management? Our international client has a vacancy that's right for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Manage full-cycle purchasing for stock and non-stock items

• Vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management

• Maintain and update SAP vendor databases

• Oversee supplier contracts and drive BEE procurement initiatives

Stores & Despatch Oversight

• Lead stores and despatch operations across the business

• Maintain optimal stock levels aligned to working capital targets

• Implement and audit robust stock control and documentation processes

• Manage courier contracts and local transport negotiations

Materials Planning (MRP)

• Leverage SAP for inventory and MRP planning

• Optimize stock holding policies and bin location setups

• Address slow/obsolete stock issues and drive corrective action

• Align regional warehouses with business requirements

Shipping, Clearing & Logistics

• Manage import/export logistics, documentation, and shipping configurations

• Oversee relationships and SLAs with freight and clearing partners

• Ensure accurate costings and alignment with product cost estimates

Reporting & Analytics

• Present regular reports covering stock obsolescence, service levels, inventory counts, and cost impacts

• Track interbranch goods, ABC analysis, and customer-centric KPIs

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics

• Relevant B-Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing or Materials Management

• Basic SAP knowledge and strong Excel/MS Office proficiency

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Highly numerate, confidential, reliable, and thrives under pressure

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven mindset