Group Parts Logistics Supervisor

Profile Personnel; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel seeks an experienced Group Parts Logistics Supervisor to lead urgent parts logistics, sourcing and replenishment for automotive manufacturing. You will drive availability from local and international suppliers, optimize costs and lead cross-functional teams to meet tight timelines.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001/VDA compliance, supplier management and data-driven decision making in a high-volume setting. Strong SAP/IDIS/EPIS/ETKA skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business; CPIM/B.Com Supply Chain advantageous.
• 4–5 years’ relevant experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain or logistics within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/VDA standards, procurement governance and compliance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, sourcing, import logistics, manufacturing lead times and supplier/freight forwarder management.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, IDIS or equivalent and MS Office; knowledge of EPIS and ETKA advantageous.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Confident and assertive when dealing with suppliers, service providers and logistics partners.
• Highly organised, self-driven and able to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory performance, demand, backorders and stock levels to achieve service-level targets.
• Analyse airfreight costs, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and coordinate supplier claims.
• Prepare inventory, demand, service-level and performance reports to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/VDA standards, procurement governance and audit requirements.
• Identify trends, recommend corrective actions and drive continuous process improvement.
• Lead, coach, develop and performance-manage a team of Analysts to achieve operational excellence.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics service providers.
• Ensure critical parts are sourced and replenished efficiently within a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma in Purchasing/Logistics

Tools

SAP

IDIS

EPIS

ETKA

Job description

A leading organisation within the automotive/manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Group Parts Logistics Supervisor to lead the end-to-end urgent parts logistics function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fast, cost-effective sourcing, replenishment and availability of critical parts and accessories from local and international suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor inventory performance, demand, backorders and stock levels to achieve service-level targets.

• Analyse airfreight costs, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and coordinate supplier claims.

• Prepare inventory, demand, service-level and performance reports to support business decisions.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/VDA standards, procurement governance and audit requirements.

• Identify trends, recommend corrective actions and drive continuous process improvement.

• Lead, coach, develop and performance-manage a team of Analysts to achieve operational excellence.

• Manage relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics service providers.

• Ensure critical parts are sourced and replenished efficiently within a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business; CPIM/B.Com Supply Chain advantageous.

• 4–5 years’ relevant experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain or logistics within a manufacturing or automotive environment.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/VDA standards, procurement governance and compliance procedures.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, sourcing, import logistics, manufacturing lead times and supplier/freight forwarder management.

• Advanced proficiency in SAP, IDIS or equivalent and MS Office; knowledge of EPIS and ETKA advantageous.

• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.

• Confident and assertive when dealing with suppliers, service providers and logistics partners.

• Highly organised, self-driven and able to work independently under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-service orientation.