Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning, driving efficiency, cost savings, and on-time delivery across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with production, sales, and marketing teams, manage risks, and leverage SCM technologies to enhance visibility and analytics, all within a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management, with significant exposure to the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems; experience in remote collaboration tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels for FMCG products.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to secure favorable terms and optimize service delivery.
• Implement and leverage supply chain technologies and systems to improve visibility, automation, and data analysis.

Skills

End-to-end SCM

Procurement

Logistics

Inventory management

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Manager to oversee their operations within the fast-paced FMCG industry. This fully remote position requires a leader with a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, inventory control, and demand planning. You will be responsible for optimizing the supply chain to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products to market. The role demands excellent analytical skills, strategic foresight, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels for FMCG products.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to secure favorable terms and optimize service delivery.
• Implement and leverage supply chain technologies and systems to improve visibility, automation, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management, with significant exposure to the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems; experience in remote collaboration tools is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant autonomy.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in supply chain leadership.