Group Parts Logistics Supervisor (Automotive)

Staff Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions in Centurion is seeking an Inventory Analyst to monitor stock levels, optimize inventory, manage demand, and backorder risks to meet service targets.

You will lead a team of Analysts, drive cost awareness by analyzing airfreight costs and supplier claims, and ensure ISO 9001/VDA compliance through audits and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related qualification.
• Experience with SAP or forecasting systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and VDA standards and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and service levels, optimize stock, and manage demand and backorders.
• Analyze airfreight costs and coordinate supplier claims to improve cost efficiency.
• Produce reports on inventory, demand, service levels, and performance.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and VDA compliance and participate in audits.
• Lead and develop a team of Analysts to achieve operational excellence.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Diploma in Purchasing / Inventory Management / Supply Chain

CPIM Certification

B.Com Logistics or related

Tools

SAP

Forecasting systems

ERP systems

VDA compliance tools

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inventory & Service Management: Monitor inventory performance, manage demand and backorders, optimize stock levels, and ensure service level targets are achieved.
• Cost Control: Analyze airfreight costs, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and coordinate supplier claims to improve cost efficiency.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produce inventory, demand, service level, and performance reports to support business decision-making.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/VDA standards, participate in audits, and drive continuous process improvement.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, develop, and performance-manage a team of Analysts to achieve operational excellence and business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or relevant business qualification (e.g. CPIM, Diploma in Logistics, B.Com Supply Chain)
• Additional training in SAP, forecasting systems, or international logistics advantageous

Experience:

• 4–5 years’ experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain or relatedlogistics functions within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / VDA standards and procurement governance & compliance procedures