Supply Chain Manager

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage demand and supply planning in Cape Town. This role involves leading demand planning processes, collaborating with teams, and ensuring optimal stock levels. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years of experience in demand/supply planning. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in demand and supply planning or inventory management.
• Proven experience with S&OP processes and planning governance.
• Strong understanding of inventory strategy and production capacity principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and supply planning processes per standard procedures.
• Analyse and upload sales forecasts into the planning system.
• Lead Demand Review Meetings for assigned product lines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Slim4

Job description

Our Client in the Agricultural Technology & Livestock Solutions Industry is seeking to employ an experienced Supply Chain Manager to their team based in Cape Town (Killarney Gardens).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent experience in supply chain planning.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in demand and supply planning or inventory management.
• Proven experience with S&OP processes and planning governance.
• Strong understanding of inventory strategy, stocking policies, and production capacity principles.
• Experience working with demand planning and supply planning systems such as Slim4.
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a regional or international environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing operational staff.
• Strong self‑management, time management, and organisational skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Manage demand and supply planning processes in line with standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Collect, review, analyse, and upload sales forecasts into the planning system.
• Review forecast exceptions and prepare inputs for Demand Review Meetings.
• Lead Demand Review Meetings for assigned product lines and document actions, minutes, and forecast changes.
• Resolve forecast and inventory exceptions through collaboration with commercial and operational teams.
• Maintain and optimise stock levels to balance service levels, cost, and inventory turnover.
• Generate and analyse inventory reports, addressing excess, slow‑moving, and low stock situations.
• Manage supply plans and coordinate with internal plants and external suppliers to resolve shortages or delays.
• Create, review, and place purchase and work orders in a timely manner.
• Manage and coordinate inbound logistics for international and local shipments.
• Oversee product customisation activities and manage operational resources to ensure on‑time execution.
• Monitor and maintain planning master data, including lead times, service levels, and stocking parameters.
• Identify system or process challenges and implement improvement actions.
• Escalate unresolved planning and supply issues to senior leadership where required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules and report incidents as required.
• Maintain and update relevant SOPs and work instructions.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.