FMCG Supply Chain Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary + bonus

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FMCG Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end operations in a fully remote role. The position emphasizes optimizing procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution from a remote setup while driving efficiency and cost reductions.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in FMCG supply chain, with strong capabilities in analytics, forecasting, and supplier relationship management, plus proven leadership of remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management in FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of managing complex supply chains and driving cost savings.
• Expertise in logistics, inventory control, and demand forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and remote team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
• Implement and utilize supply chain planning tools and technologies.
• Monitor KPIs and report on supply chain performance.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Procurement & logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced FMCG Supply Chain Manager to oversee their end-to-end supply chain operations. This is a critical remote role responsible for optimizing logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products. The successful candidate will drive improvements in supply chain performance, implement best practices, and ensure resilience in a dynamic FMCG environment , all managed from a remote work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all aspects of the supply chain , including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
• Implement and utilize supply chain planning tools and technologies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on supply chain performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management , with a strong focus on the FMCG sector .
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chains and driving cost savings.
• Expertise in logistics, inventory control, and demand forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and remote team management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with the ability to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to lead critical operations in a leading FMCG company .