Head Of Supply Chain (JHB East Rand)

MAN Automotive Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Johannesburg seeks a Head Of Supply Chain to lead the PDC team and manage warehouse operations. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, customer communication, and logistics. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience in warehousing and supply chain management are required. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader skilled in strategic problem-solving and communication. This role offers opportunities to implement efficiency measures and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Matric Certificate is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• 5+ years' experience in warehouse operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 5+ years' knowledge of ERP systems.
• 5+ years' supervisory experience with strong project management skills.
• 5+ years' experience in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PDC team in accordance with company values for high engagement.
• Manage customer communication and provide reliable feedback.
• Oversee inventory management to maximize parts availability.
• Ensure management of inbound and outbound processes in the warehouse.
• Manage quality processes for counts, checks, and records.
• Ensure efficient delivery from inbound/outbound transport suppliers.
• Track PDC costs and verify invoices against tender rates.
• Manage facility repairs and maintenance as per requirements.
• Implement measures for process efficiencies.
• Optimize warehouse planning and productivity.

Skills

Analytical and strategic skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Conflict mediation ability

Good communication skills

Interpersonal relations skills

Negotiation skills

Pro-active motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Sequential thinking

Education

Grade 12 Matric Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job title: Head Of Supply Chain (JHB East Rand)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 27, 2025

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Description

• Lead and manage the PDC team in accordance with MAN values to ensure high engagement and motivation.
• Must be proactive on Customer Communication management, providing reliable feedback to customers.
• Ensure management of Inventory to maximise parts availability at optimal stock holding costs.
• Ensure management of inbound processes in the warehouse including Goods Received & Binning of stock.
• Manage outbound processes for picking, consolidation, weighing & 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 the outbound transport suppliers to facilitate optimum and on time delivery and customers.
• Ensure financial management for tracking PDC costs and verifying invoices against tender rates.
• Ensuring optimisation of the 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 & 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 thereafter solve them.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Must have the ability to mediate conflict.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.
• Pro‑active, highly motivated in achieving set objective.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Must be capable of sequential thinking.

Experience

• Experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry - 5 years.
• Knowledge of the ERP systems - 5 years.
• Supervisory experience with strong project management experience - 5 years.
• Experience in Logistics operations / Distribution / Supply Chain Management - 5 years.

Closing Date : 21 October 2025