Supply Chain Profit & Cost Optimization Lead

JVR Software; Durban; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software is seeking a high-impact Supply Chain Commercial Manager to drive the commercial and financial performance of the end-to-end supply chain. You will manage costs, improve profitability, and optimize inventory and working capital while partnering with Procurement, Operations, and Finance.

The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA) or CIMA qualification with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant industries.

Competenze

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in supply chain, logistics, FMCG, retail, manufacturing or related operations.
• Proven experience in commercial finance, business partnering and cost management.

Mansioni

• Own and manage the supply chain cost base, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory operations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier proposals, capital investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to identify and implement margin improvement and operational efficiency opportunities.
• Analyse supply chain costs and performance drivers to identify opportunities for improved profitability and cost optimization.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, logistics providers, and service partners.
• Evaluate supplier contracts and commercial agreements to maximize value and mitigate commercial risk.
• Develop and monitor supplier performance scorecards and cost benchmarks.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital performance.
• Deliver management reporting, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
• Provide commercial recommendations and decision support to senior leadership.
• Support pricing decisions through landed cost calculations and commercial evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, governance requirements, policies, and commercial standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit, and business planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and margin improvements.

Conoscenze

Commercial Acumen

Analytical thinking

Influencing & Stakeholder Management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Results orientation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Formazione

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Strumenti

Excel

ERP systems

BI reporting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software is seeking a high-impact Supply Chain Commercial Manager to drive the commercial and financial performance of the end-to-end supply chain. You will manage costs, improve profitability, and optimize inventory and working capital while partnering with Procurement, Operations, and Finance.

The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA) or CIMA qualification with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant industries.