Strategic Supply Chain Process Engineer

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackermans in Cape Town seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to develop, implement and support supply chain policies and initiatives. You will optimize business processes to align with the company’s merchandise objectives.

The role focuses on inbound, distribution and outbound logistics, working across buying, planning, distribution and store operations to drive improvements and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Essential: 3 to 5 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Understanding of retail supply chain processes including inbound, distribution and outbound logistics.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Control by implementing supplier management framework and supplier scorecard measures.
• Build a tactical and operational view for planning.
• Load balance DC inflows and outflows considering supplier locations and routes.
• Identify, develop, and implement Supply Chain initiatives to support strategic outcomes.
• Identify system enhancements to support process improvements.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Take responsibility for workstreams within supply chain.

Skills

Attention to detail

AutoCAD or similar

Communication and networking

Conflict management

Data analysis

Decision making

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Network modelling

Numerical skills

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain and / or Engineering

Project management certification

Certificate in Business modelling

Certified in Continuous Improvement

Degree in Logistics, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

National Diploma in Retail Management

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS

ERP systems

Planning systems

Job description

Ackermans in Cape Town seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to develop, implement and support supply chain policies and initiatives. You will optimize business processes to align with the company’s merchandise objectives.

The role focuses on inbound, distribution and outbound logistics, working across buying, planning, distribution and store operations to drive improvements and efficiency.