Materials Manager: Drive Inventory & Plant Reliability

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Materials Manager in Mbombela, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for material planning and inventory control, ensuring critical spares are available to minimize plant downtime. Candidates should possess an NQF Level 7 qualification and have extensive experience in materials management, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in operational reliability.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• 5–8 years of experience in materials management including inventory control.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full SHEQ compliance and uphold legal requirements.
• Oversee MRO operations to support mill-wide performance objectives.
• Manage and optimise stores resources and stock levels.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP

Proactive risk management

Team leadership

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Materials Manager in Mbombela, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for material planning and inventory control, ensuring critical spares are available to minimize plant downtime. Candidates should possess an NQF Level 7 qualification and have extensive experience in materials management, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in operational reliability.