Supply Chain Manager

The Legends Agency; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is searching for a strategic Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end procurement and vendor management for an international client. This role encompasses responsibilities in materials planning, logistics oversight, and data analytics. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience, alongside skills in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle purchasing for stock and non-stock items.
• Lead stores and dispatch operations.
• Manage import/export logistics, documentation, and shipping configurations.

Skills

Supply chain

Supply chain planning

Materials Management

Demand Planning

Supplier Relationships

Supply Management

Supplier Negotiation

Cost Savings

Education

Relevant B-Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing or Materials Management

Tools

SAP

Excel/MS Office

Job description

Are you a strategic Supply Chain professional ready to take ownership of end-to-end procurement, materials flow, and vendor management? Our international client has a vacancy that's right for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Manage full-cycle purchasing for stock and non-stock items
• Vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management
• Maintain and update SAP vendor databases
• Oversee supplier contracts and drive BEE procurement initiatives

Stores & Despatch Oversight

• Lead stores and dispatch operations across the business
• Maintain optimal stock levels aligned to working capital targets
• Implement and audit robust stock control and documentation processes
• Manage courier contracts and local transport negotiations

Materials Planning (MRP)

• Leverage SAP for inventory and MRP planning
• Optimize stock holding policies and bin location setups
• Address slow/obsolete stock issues and drive corrective action
• Align regional warehouses with business requirements

Shipping, Clearing & Logistics

• Manage import/export logistics, documentation, and shipping configurations
• Oversee relationships and SLAs with freight and clearing partners
• Ensure accurate costings and alignment with product cost estimates

Reporting & Analytics

• Present regular reports covering stock obsolescence, service levels, inventory counts, and cost impacts
• Track interbranch goods, ABC analysis, and customer-centric KPIs

What You Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics
• Relevant B-Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing or Materials Management
• Basic SAP knowledge and strong Excel/MS Office proficiency
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Highly numerate, confidential, reliable, and thrives under pressure
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven mindset

Desired Skills:

• Supply chain
• Supply chain planning
• Materials Management
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Operations
• Supplier Relationships
• Supply Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Cost Savings

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Supply Chain Control