Procurement and Logistics Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and supply chain is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Manager in Johannesburg. This managerial role involves overseeing procurement, inventory management, and logistical efficiency. Success in this position requires strong expertise in MRP, S&OP processes, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office. The role also focuses on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain operations while ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or operational role.
• Understanding of MRP and S&OP processes.
• Background in procurement, inventory, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills, with ability to work across departments and national teams.
• Experience managing projects within time and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and supply of materials nationwide.
• Develop a monthly demand plan aligned with requirements.
• Ensure supply meets demand, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Drive improvements in inventory and detox control.
• Lead procurement and logistics projects for cost reduction.
• Utilize SAP and MS Office for record management and tracking.
• Utilise SAP and MS Office to manage records, track performance, and implement system improvements.
• Lead initiatives to meet corporate targets for Days-on-Hand Inventory and Detox performance.
• Continuously review and improve systems and processes for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and company policies across all teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Sales, Technical, Operations, and Warehouse.
• Manage and coach team members effectively to meet performance and development goals.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

Inventory management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading company that operates in the manufacturing and supply chain industry, specifically within industrial materials or chemical-related manufacturing, is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Manager to join their team. The Procurement and Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the procurement, supply, and logistics of all materials needed for production and operations. This includes creating accurate monthly demand plans, ensuring supply meets changing demand, managing inventory and detox control, and overseeing physical stock counts in all South African regions. The role involves working cross-functionally with sales, technical, and warehouse teams to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce inventory levels, and improve OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery to customers. This is a managerial-level position reporting to the Operations Director, with direct reports including a Dispatch Clerk and an MRP Controller.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and the efficient supply of all materials nationally.
• Develop and maintain an accurate monthly demand plan aligned with sales and production requirements.
• Ensure that supply meets demand, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Drive improvements in inventory control, detox control, and bi-annual physical stock counts.
• Reduce inventory while improving On Time In Full (OTIF) performance.
• Lead and manage procurement and logistics projects focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Utilize SAP and MS Office tools to manage records, track performance, and implement system improvements.
• Lead initiatives to meet corporate targets for Days-on-Hand Inventory and Detox performance.
• Continuously review and improve systems and processes for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and company policies across all teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders — including Sales, Technical, Operations, and Warehouse — to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Manage and coach team members effectively to meet performance and development goals.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Commercial or Operational role.
• Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
• Proven experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills, with comfort working across departments and national teams.
• Experience managing projects within time and budget constraints.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.