Inventory & Supply Chain Superintendent

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Inventory & Supply Chain Superintendent in Humansdorp. This role involves overseeing operations, managing inventory, and optimizing the supply chain. A successful candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in essential software tools like Excel and Business Central. The position requires a valid driver's license, own transport, and may involve overtime and public holiday work.

Qualifications

• Matric and a three-year tertiary qualification in relevant fields are required.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in inventory or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of inventory and supply chain functions.
• Ensure smooth flow of goods and materials and manage warehouse operations.
• Maintain all records and procedures while ensuring adherence to health and safety acts.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Planning abilities

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Excellent computer skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or Financial Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Business Central (BC)

Job description

Inventory & Supply Chain Superintendent

Our client in the FMCG Industry is looking for a Inventory & Supply Chain Superintendent to join their team.

Job Type: Permanent

Job Location: Humansdorp

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Inventory and Supply Chain Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the organization’s inventory and supply chain functions.
• Responsible to ensure the smooth flow of goods and materials, manage warehouse operations and co-ordinate the efforts of internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate inventory management, and the optimization of the supply chain to meet the company’s operational and financial goals.
• Work closely with suppliers, vendors, logistics teams, and other internal departments to enhance supply chain performance and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Establish, update and maintain all records and procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all forklifts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all supervisors and planners for optimal material levels, cost control and savings, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to inventory and supply chain.
• Responsible for initiating and chairing hearings.
• Further responsibilities will include the adherence to the occupational health and safety act, the quality system and training of subordinates.
• Good IR skills would be the incumbent's advantage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric and a three-year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience is required, along with at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in inventory or supply chain management.
• Possess strong analytical and planning abilities, coupled with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills especially in Excel, Word, Outlook and BC (Business Central) and should have the ability to communicate, supervise, control, manage, instruct and lead others to effectively meet all objectives related to inventory and supply chain.
• Must have experience in chairing disciplinary hearings and addressing internal discipline, have a valid driver's license, own transport and willing to work overtime and on public holidays.