Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist

Pollock & Associates; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier management firm is seeking a Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist in Durban. The successful candidate will oversee inbound raw materials, manage warehousing activities, and require a BCom in Supply Chain. This role also demands a minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain or warehousing, advanced data analytics skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. The position offers a dynamic environment with potential for strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' supply chain / warehousing experience, FMCG advantageous.
• Ability to manage audits and food safety documentation.
• Structured, analytical, and detail-driven working style.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound raw materials and bulk liquid scheduling.
• Oversee stock control and batch tracking.
• Drive Material Replenishment Planning for Durban and Johannesburg.

Skills

Advanced data analytics skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong stock control

Strategic thinking

Education

BCom Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Syspro, Translution preferred)

Power BI

Job description

Job title: Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline: January 11

A highly capable Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist is required to manage all inbound raw materials, bulk liquid scheduling, and warehousing activities for the Durban operation.

This role oversees raw material receipts, stock control, batch tracking, treacle reconciliation, supplier liaison, and FSSC / ISO compliance while ensuring accurate system processing and best-practice warehouse operations.

You will lead key store personnel, maintain electronic specifications and supplier documentation, manage waste control areas, oversee warehouse equipment maintenance, and support inbound commodity management.

The role also drives Material Replenishment Planning for both the Durban and Johannesburg sites, ensuring that all raw materials are procured, delivered, stored, and issued in accordance with operational requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• BCom Degree, ideally in Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 5 years' supply chain / warehousing experience (FMCG advantageous)
• Advanced data analytics skills
• High proficiency in ERP systems (Syspro, Translution preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills essential (macros, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, pivot tables; Power BI beneficial)
• Strong stock control, reconciliation, and inventory management capability
• Ability to manage audits, food safety documentation, and compliance
• A structured, analytical, and detail-driven working style
• Ability to think strategically, as this role will grow into a strategic role