Supply Chain Optimisation Manager

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a senior supply chain professional to lead end-to-end optimisation across procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics. You will develop strategic sourcing, negotiate supplier terms, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a heavy industry setting.

The role requires strong governance, compliance and the ability to lead teams with senior stakeholders while delivering measurable operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma required.
• CIPS qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5–6 years in Supply Chain.
• At least 2–3 years of management experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain optimisation across procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies with supplier negotiations.
• Drive warehouse and inventory optimisation including WMS processes.
• Manage strategic supplier and supply chain contracts and negotiate terms.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage multimodal logistics across road, rail and sea freight, including regional movements.
• Apply INCOTERMS and international freight requirements knowledge.
• Strengthen supplier performance and overall supply-chain resilience.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and quality controls.
• Lead and develop supply chain teams with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Warehousing

Logistics

Contract negotiation

Multimodal freight

Governance & compliance

People management

Supply chain optimisation

Operational delivery

Education

Degree or Diploma

CIPS qualification advantageous

5–6 years' Supply Chain experience

2–3 years' management experience

Industry experience: Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

SYSPRO

SAGE

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain optimisation across Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies, including supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing and cost optimisation
• Drive warehouse and inventory optimisation, including WMS processes, stock controls, inventory accuracy and working-capital efficiency
• Manage strategic supplier and supply chain contracts, negotiating favourable commercial terms while maintaining service, quality and continuity of supply
• Identify inefficiencies across the supply chain and implement sustainable process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Manage multimodal logistics across Road, Rail and Sea Freight, including SADC regional movements, imports and exports
• Apply practical knowledge of INCOTERMS, FCL/LCL shipments and international freight requirements
• Strengthen supplier performance, service levels and overall supply-chain resilience
• Ensure strong corporate governance and compliance, including B-BBEE, environmental requirements, ISO standards and quality controls
• Lead and develop supply chain teams while partnering closely with operational, commercial and senior management stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• CIPS qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5–6 years' Supply Chain experience
• At least 2–3 years' management experience
• Strong background within Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing environments, ideally Steel, Chemical or similarly complex operations
• Demonstrated experience across Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing and Logistics
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation capability
• Practical exposure to SADC regional logistics, imports/exports and multimodal freight
• Working knowledge of SAP, SYSPRO or SAGE
• Microsoft Dynamics exposure would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and quality-driven operating environments

The Person We're Looking For

This opportunity will suit a strong, commercially minded Supply Chain professional who is comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change.

The successful individual will be solutions-driven, resilient and decisive, with strong people-management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

This is not a purely strategic desk-based position. The organisation is looking for someone who can develop the strategy, get close to the operation and ensure execution delivers measurable results.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established multinational industrial organisation in a highly influential Supply Chain position, with exposure across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing and regional/international logistics.

The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the organisation's supply chain operates — from supplier and commercial strategy through to inventory, warehouse performance and final logistics execution.