Factory Supply Chain Manager

Nestlé; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverages company is seeking a Factory Supply Chain Manager in Mossel Bay. The role involves leading planning and logistics teams to ensure product availability while optimizing costs. Candidates should possess a degree in Supply Chain Management, along with 3-5 years’ experience in the field, preferably in FMCG, and 5-8 years’ experience in logistics or warehousing. Strong leadership and advanced problem-solving skills, including experience with SAP, are essential. Closing date is January 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management preferably in FMCG.
• 5-8 years’ experience in planning, logistics and/or warehousing.
• Experienced people manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align planning and logistics teams to ensure products are produced efficiently.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid out of stocks while optimizing costs.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely production and material availability.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced problem solving

Logistics management

Project management

SAP (DSP/Warehouse modules)

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Job description

Location: Mosselbay

Company: Nestlé

Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Experience: 3-5 years’ Experience in Supply Chain Management preferably FMCG

5-8 years’ experience in planning, logistics and /or warehousing

Experienced people manager

• Physical logistics management (warehousing, transport) experience
• Experienced with advanced problem solving tools (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• Experience in 3rd Party Management

• Experience in managing complex projects
• SAP experience (DSP/Warehouse modules)

Closing date: 10 January 2026

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Factory Supply Chain Manager to be based in Mosselbay.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and align the planning (Detailed Production Scheduling and MRP) and Logistics teams in effective application of Best Practices, processes and efficient use of tools, to ensure finished goods are produced and made available based on requested dates and quantities at the right locations at optimized cost. Manage inventory to optimal levels based on targets whilst avoiding out of stocks and redundancy.

• Closely collaborate with Event Management and Idea to Launch teams as needed to ensure timely production and availability of materials.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly and consistently with all the other departments involved (factory and regional teams incl Procurement, DSP, Logistics, Customer Supply Chain, Import/Export and business units)
• Accountable for Safety, Health and Environment, Quality and CARE regulations for

Factory Supply Chain team and warehouses.

• Instill a progressive culture within the Team to be always looking for the continuous improvement opportunities and drive problem solving capabilities
• Develop and lead a team of Supply Chain professionals

Key Metrics

• Inventory (Stock cover KPI’s, Stock accuracy and freshness)
• Effective detailed production planning (APP/MSA)
• Ensuring supply of finished and Non-finished goods (Service Level)
• Effective supplier performance management (OTIF)
• Effective cost management

What will make you successful?

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ Experience in Supply Chain Management preferably FMCG
• 5-8 years’ experience in planning, logistics and /or warehousing
• Experienced people manager
• Physical logistics management (warehousing, transport) experience
• Experienced with advanced problem solving tools (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• Experience in 3rd Party Management
• Experience in managing complex projects
• SAP experience (DSP/Warehouse modules)