Head Of Supply Chain

Man Automotive South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Gauteng is looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead the PDC team. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring quality processes, and optimizing warehouse operations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a strong background in logistics and supply chain. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry.
• 5 years knowledge of ERP systems.
• 5 years supervisory experience with strong project management experience.
• 5 years experience in logistics operations/distribution/supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PDC team to ensure high engagement.
• Manage inbound and outbound processes for stock.
• Ensure quality process management and inventory optimization.
• Implement improvement measures for PDC processes.

Skills

Analytical and strategic skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Ability to mediate conflict

Good communication skills

High level communication and negotiation skills

Pro‑active and motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Sequential thinking

Education

Grade 12 Matric Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities and Management

• Lead and manage the PDC team in accordance with MAN values to ensure high engagement and motivation.
• Proactive customer communication management, providing reliable feedback to customers.
• Manage inventory to maximise parts availability at optimal stock holding costs.
• Manage inbound processes in the warehouse including goods received and binning of stock.
• Manage outbound processes for picking, consolidation, weighing and dispatching of stock.
• Ensure management of quality processes for perpetual counts, quantity and quality checks and RFC.
• Manage inbound transport suppliers to ensure on time and efficient delivery to the PDC.
• Manage outbound transport suppliers to facilitate optimum and on time delivery to customers.
• Financial management for tracking PDC costs and verifying invoices against tender rates.
• Optimize costs including recycling and manufacturing of pallets.
• Manage the facility including repairs and maintenance based on PDC requirements.
• Implement and manage improvement measures to facilitate efficiencies in PDC processes and systems.
• Ensure warehouse planning process optimisation, productivity improvement, packaging and MHE management.

Qualifications

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management).

Skills

• Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems and solve them.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to mediate conflict.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal relations skills.
• High level communication, relations and negotiation skills.
• Pro‑active, highly motivated in achieving set objectives.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Work independently while being a team player.
• Capable of sequential thinking.

Experience

• 5 years experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry.
• 5 years knowledge of ERP systems.
• 5 years supervisory experience with strong project management experience.
• 5 years experience in logistics operations / distribution / supply chain management.

Closing Date

09 October