Supply Chain Officer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Officer in Durban to drive outbound supply chain coordination from port to dealer. You will use V-Motion analytics to measure supplier performance and support the client’s logistics strategy.

The role requires 3+ years in SCM, a relevant diploma, and strong Excel skills. You will coordinate with yard operators, transport, and customs to ensure timely deliveries and accurate bond handling.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Logistics/3PL management experience.
• 3+ years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Experience in finance - advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of all units through the entire supply chain life cycle, including planning and fitment.
• Manage bond requirements and follow up on delayed units.
• Deliver units to dealers and other destinations, with stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate logistics suppliers (yard operators, fitters, transport, customs, port).
• Engage with all suppliers to meet delivery lead-times for the client.
• Act on client instructions quickly and efficiently and field calls from client/suppliers/dealers.
• Ensure stock takes and recons with yard management system.

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview:

• Our client in the logistics sector is looking to employ a Supply Chain Officer responsible for driving the complete outbound supply-chain co-ordination function from port to dealer on behalf of the client. Making full use of V-Motion functionalities to drive and measure the performance of various suppliers in the customers outbound supply chain and support supply chain process of the client while focusing on the client’s strategic vision for outbound vehicle logistics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric

• National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

• Logistics/3PL Management experience

• Computer literacy: Microsoft Excel

• 3+ years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or similar

• Experience in finance - advantageous

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the movement of all units throughout the entire supply chain life cycle. Including but not limited to:

  • Planning of units

  • Fitment of units

  • All relevant bond requirements

  • Follow up on delayed units

  • Delivery of units to the specified destination (Dealers or others)

  • Feedback to relevant stake-holders

• Coordinate client’s logistics suppliers (yard operators; fitters, transport companies, customs, Port)

• Engage with all suppliers within the supply chain to ensure that the client’s delivery lead-times are met

• Act upon instruction received from the client quickly and efficiently

• Field calls from client, suppliers, and dealers

• Ensure coordination of all type of units, local, exports, rentals, buy-backs, dealer swops, and consignment units are carried out quickly and efficiently

• Responsible for stock take lists, and recons in conjunction with yard management system

• Coordinate vehicle movements with the yard management system, focussing on priorities, anomalies, and lead time adherence for all internal moves

• Ensure accurate Bond-register management, including the in and out movements of bonded areas as prescribed by SARS

• Resolve all requests made by the importer

• Resolve issues with fitment vendors and all other suppliers regarding delays

• Coordinate with providers, to ensure all units are fitted as per client instructions

• Plan all units that have completed QC and bond cleared with carrier and self collects

• Ensure that self collects have all documents received and handed over to the correct parties before the unit is collected