Inventory & Supply Chain Superintendent

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy company is seeking an Inventory and Supply Chain Superintendent to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a matrics and a relevant tertiary qualification, along with at least 3 years of inventory management experience. This role requires leadership capabilities, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Business Central. The successful applicant must be prepared to work overtime and on public holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience is required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in inventory or supply chain management.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of inventory and supply chain functions.
• Ensure smooth flow of goods and materials, manage warehouse operations.
• Establish, update, and maintain all records and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning abilities

Problem-solving skills

IR skills

Education

Matric and a three-year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Business Central (BC)

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• 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.
• The incumbent will be responsible to ensure the smooth flow of goods and materials, manage warehouse operations and co-ordinate the efforts of internal stakeholders.
• This role ensures accurate inventory management, and the optimization of the supply chain to meet the company’s operational and financial goals.
• The Superintendent will work closely with suppliers, vendors, logistics teams, and other internal departments to enhance supply chain performance and ensure timely delivery of products.
• The incumbent's responsibility will be to establish, update and maintain all records and procedures.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of all forklifts.
• The incumbent will 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.
• The incumbent will also be 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 to the incumbent's advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• The ideal candidate will have 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.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and planning abilities, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills.
• This person should have 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.
• The candidate 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.