NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD EE Johannesburg South R900K 1,2M package

HR Legend; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced operations leader to manage multiple sites, guide logistics, and optimize inventory performance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include setting operational plans, improving warehouse standards, and ensuring compliance. A competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of experience leading multi-site or national supply chain teams.
• Proven gains in warehouse and inventory performance.
• Working knowledge of international trade and customs.

Responsibilities

• Set the operations plan with budgets, forecasts, and capex priorities.
• Run warehouses to standard and improve layout and throughput.
• Manage suppliers to control costs and improve delivery tracking.

Skills

Data Analysis

WMS knowledge

Lean or Six Sigma experience

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering or Business

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

Overview

Own the full supply chain across multiple sites. Guide warehousing transport inventory procurement and cross-border logistics. Lift service levels control cost and keep operations compliant.

What you will do

• Set the operations plan with budgets forecasts and capex priorities.
• Run warehouses to standard. Fix bottlenecks. Improve layout throughput picking accuracy and space use.
• Direct national distribution. Manage 3PLs. Improve routing and delivery tracking. Hold freight costs to target.
• Govern inventory. Set replenishment rules including MOQ and EBQ. Lead cycle counts. Triage aging stock and write-offs.
• Own data and systems. Keep WMS and ERP aligned. Secure clean data. Publish daily KPIs and practical dashboards.
• Source logistics services and consumables. Rate suppliers on cost quality and delivery. Control landing costs and FX exposure.
• Oversee imports and exports. Ensure smooth customs clearance. Manage freight forwarders to SLA.
• Build a strong team. Coach leaders. Drive continuous improvement. Plan succession.
• Protect the operation. Meet audit standards. Maintain continuity and site security.

How success looks

• On-time in-full deliveries.
• Lower cost to serve in freight and warehousing.
• Accurate stock records and healthy turns.
• Zero tolerance on legal labour and safety gaps.
• Clear daily goals with visible KPIs.

What you bring

• Completed Degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering or Business.
• At least 8 10 yrs experience leading multi-site or national supply chain teams.
• Proven gains in warehouse and inventory performance.
• Hands-on use of WMS ERP and BI tools such as Power BI Excel Cubes or SQL.
• Working knowledge of international trade and customs.
• Lean or Six Sigma exposure supports the edge needed for this role.

Apply

Email your CV to Marinda Kritzinger at . ()

Include your current annual remuneration package.

Preference and initial shortlisting will be limited to EE applicants to support the employers BEE program.

Package & Remuneration

R900K - R1.2K performance bonus

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

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Vacancy

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