Senior Supply Chain Manager

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions; Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the Supply Chain Department, ensuring compliance and development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience and a relevant degree, excelling in stakeholder management to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years proven leadership experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Relevant Supply Chain or Logistics degree is compulsory.
• Valid Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Supply Chain Department covering process compliance and people development.
• Developing and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective alignment and implementation of clients' supply chain plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Grade 12 with relevant Supply Chain or Logistics related Degree

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Baranton

MS Office

Job description

The purpose of the position is to ensure effective alignment, planning, and implementation of clients' supply chain strategic, tactical, and operational plans.

The primary focus is to develop and manage the company's purchasing strategy within the constraints of a neutral working capital inventory model, warehouse capacity planning & management, while maintaining clients' inbound product standards without compromising on assured supply to the market.

Responsibilities include managing the Supply Chain Department, which encompasses process compliance, people development, and succession planning.

The role also involves developing and managing the company's relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including the supplier base, enabling customer solutions across the supply chain and all geographical regions.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with relevant Supply Chain or Logistics related Degree (compulsory)
• CIPS qualification advantageous
• Valid Drivers License
• Minimum 8 years proven leadership experience in Supply Chain Management within an FMCG or QSR environment
• MS Office with advanced Excel Skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains and Baranton required

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, enthusiastic, self-motivated, responsible, and committed individuals who maintain high standards. Must enjoy working in a dynamic environment.