Group Parts Logistics Supervisor ( Re-Advertise)

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working up to 20%

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Africa is seeking a Group Parts Logistics Supervisor to lead the end-to-end urgent parts logistics function. The role focuses on fast, cost-efficient sourcing, replenishment and availability of critical parts from local and international suppliers, including Kassel, based in Centurion.

The role requires 4–5 years in inventory/purchasing within manufacturing or automotive environments, SAP/IDIS/MS Office proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

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.

Job description

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Group Parts Logistics Supervisor ( Re-Advertise)

At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Group Parts Logistics Supervisor to lead the end-to-end urgent parts logistics function by ensuring fast, cost – effective sourcing, replenishment and availability of critical Parts and Accessories from both local and international suppliers, including Kassel. This position is based in the Group Parts Department - NSO ( Centurion)

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
• Inventory management, sourcing, import logistics, manufacturing lead times, and supplier/freight forwarder management.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, IDIS (or equivalent), and MS Office, with a basic understanding of EPIS and ETKA systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem - solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure in a high -volume, time -sensitive environment
• Self - driven, organized and methodical; able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication at all organizational levels
• Ability to interpret raw data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Confident, assertive approach when dealing with suppliers, service providers and logisticspartners
• Customer - service orientation with professional telephone and email etiquette

Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.

Issued on behalf of HR

Job ID: 29195

Location: ZA

Shift: Full-time

Contract type: Unlimited

Remote Working: Up to 20%

Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.