Senior FMCG Supply Chain Ops Manager - Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Operations Manager to oversee a large FMCG logistics and distribution network in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will optimize end-to-end supply chain functions, manage supplier relationships, and drive process improvements across inventory, warehousing, and transportation.

Lead a high-performing team, implement technologies for visibility, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering cost-effective, timely product delivery to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in supply chain, with 3+ years in a managerial role in FMCG.
• Proven logistics, warehousing, inventory, and transportation expertise.
• Strong planning and execution in high-volume environments.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor/contract management.
• Proficiency with supply chain software (ERP/WMS/TMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic supply chain plans to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee daily logistics, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Manage inventory levels and reduce stockouts and obsolescence.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Implement and use supply chain technologies to improve visibility.
• Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales/production to align supply chain with business needs.
• Identify and implement innovative supply chain solutions.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Logistics management

Vendor management

Contract management

ERP/WMS/TMS

Lean Six Sigma

On-site Pretoria

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/WMS/TMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Operations Manager to oversee a large FMCG logistics and distribution network in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will optimize end-to-end supply chain functions, manage supplier relationships, and drive process improvements across inventory, warehousing, and transportation.

Lead a high-performing team, implement technologies for visibility, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering cost-effective, timely product delivery to market.