Senior Manager: Supply Chain

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. This role will focus on managing logistics integration points, developing operational plans, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have significant experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years in supply chain management in the manufacturing industry.
• 7 to 10 years of senior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical integration points in the supply chain, ensuring optimal performance.
• Develop departmental operations plans, including projects and KPIs.
• Oversee ISO certification maintenance, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Risk Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

People Management

Education

B Tech / Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Postgraduate qualification in Business Management

Job description

Requirements

• B Tech / Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or similar.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management advantageous.
• 8 to 12 years in supply chain management in the manufacturing industry.
• 7 to 10 years of senior management experience.

Responsibilities

Technical management

• Manage critical integration points in the supply chain, including P&O, inbound, and outbound logistics, by conducting audits, assessing risks at each integration point, defining risk mitigation strategies, and overseeing implementation to ensure optimal supply chain performance.
• Ensure the application and achievement of long-term mass balance by implementing monthly and annual inventory management practices, setting and maintaining standards and targets, ensuring timely availability and delivery of supplies, monitoring the upkeep of equipment and machinery, and efficiently deploying resources as required.
• Manage and oversee the maintenance of relevant ISO certifications within the supply chain function by conducting audits, reviewing compliance reports, addressing non-conformities, resolving recurring issues, and ensuring adherence to ISO standards at all times.

Operational planning and management

• Develop the departmental operations plan by understanding the strategy, developing the plan including all projects and key performance measures, and submitting plans for approval annually and as required.

Other areas of responsibility

• Strategic management
• Policy and procedure management
• Budget and financial management
• Risk management
• SHE management
• Stakeholder management
• People management