Supply Chain Manager

Baltimore Aircoil South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead their team in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing procurement, logistics, and customer service to ensure alignment with company objectives. You will implement strategies to enhance efficiency, manage a talented team, and drive continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in supply chain methodologies and a passion for leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within supply chain management.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and customer service in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, inventory management, logistics, and customer service.
• Develop procurement strategies ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance.
• Coach and develop team to enhance capabilities and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Logistics focused degree or diploma

Job description

Baltimore Aircoil Company South Africa, BAC, is a global manufacturer of heat transfer products and services. We specialize in developing resource-saving evaporative cooling equipment that conserves water and energy. The products of BAC South Africa are distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa.

To strengthen our Management team in Philippi – Cape Town, we’re looking to recruit a

Supply Chain Manager

Purpose and Scope:

The Supply Chain Manager oversees procurement, inventory management, logistics, and customer service, ensuring these functions align with the company's key objectives, best practices, and standards. Reporting to the MD, Africa, the SCM interacts with all organizational levels globally and leads a team based in Philippi - Cape Town. This team comprises 2 Buyers, 2 Customer Service Officers, and 1 Stores Supervisor, who manages a team of 6. The role is on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implementing measures and processes to support manufacturing and sales in meeting production, quality, and customer requirements.
2. Define and monitor Key Objectives, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
3. Develop and manage procurement strategies, ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance with supplier agreements.
4. Coach and develop the team to enhance employee capabilities and outputs, ensuring performance is aligned to company objectives and that corrective measures are implemented as needed.
5. Oversee the purchase order process, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
6. Implement stock levels, conduct cycle counts, and ensure accuracy in inventory management.
7. Ensure that the stores team maintains optimal organization, housekeeping and health & safety standards.
8. Optimise distribution processes, ensuring timely and cost-efficient transportation.
9. Resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving, and invoicing.
10. Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and shipping documentation.
11. Identify and mitigate operational risks in procurement, shipping, and storage.
12. Ensure adherence to EHS and quality standards.
13. Maintain a continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
14. Compliance with all organisation applicable standards, as well as legislation, and procedures.
15. Prepare reporting as required or requested to demonstrate performance to plans.
16. Provide inputs to budgets that meet operational goals and provide for effective management of resources.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Relevant Qualification is preferable, i.e., a Logistics focused degree or diploma.
2. Solid working knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and customer service within a similar manufacturing environment with a depth of knowledge in Supply Chain methodologies and practices.
3. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
4. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
5. Experience in a global organisation is preferred.
6. Able to communicate clearly and openly at all levels both internally and externally.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
8. Leadership and team management.
9. Financial acumen and budget management.
10. Attention to detail and organisational skills.

Portland Road, Philippi
7785 Cape Town
South Africa