Strategic Supply Chain Manager: Optimize & Deliver

Schauenburg Systems; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Schauenburg Systems seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, development and optimization of end-to-end supply chain activities. You will oversee customer service, procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of SCM management experience, budgeting know-how, and strong leadership; familiarity with SYSPRO and advanced warehouse systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a relevant degree are required.
• 3–5 years experience as a Supply Chain Manager.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Finance and business acumen.
• Clear strategic mindset with analytical focus.
• Proven leadership skills at a high level.
• Rapport and relationship building at commercial level.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to improve efficiencies.
• Change management.
• Business plan and report writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Electronic product/component/instrument warehouse management.
• Extensive SYSPRO experience.
• Digital Warehouse Management Software systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of the supply chain department.
• Lead and manage customer service, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, transportation, shipping and other areas as required.
• Direct hiring, training, supervision, mentoring and performance evaluations of supply chain employees.
• Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties.
• Understand customer needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with key personnel.
• Collaborate with employees, other departments and management to share information and solve problems.
• Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing.
• Develop and participate in supply chain strategy development.
• Manage procurement functions including contracts, sourcing strategies and negotiations.
• Track shipments and stock levels using Syspro.
• Implement and adhere to transaction management best practices.
• Monitor corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage risks within the supply chain.
• Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues.
• Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and apply improvements.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance against goals.
• Develop and implement new systems and optimizations to grow the business.
• Develop profit improvement and change management plans.
• Resolve issues and submit progress reports.
• Communicate company goals to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor activities and liaise with partners.
• Identify projects to deliver changes and commission select projects.
• Develop and deliver oral presentations.
• Manage life cycle of products and ranges.

Skills

Analytical

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Decision making

Conflict management

Education

Grade 12

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management

Tools

SYSPRO

Digital Warehouse Management Software

Job description

Schauenburg Systems seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, development and optimization of end-to-end supply chain activities. You will oversee customer service, procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of SCM management experience, budgeting know-how, and strong leadership; familiarity with SYSPRO and advanced warehouse systems is essential.