Supply Chain Specialist

Quest Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize processes and drive system improvements in the FMCG industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and strong SAP knowledge. This position focuses on helping improve supply chain operations and providing support to business partners. Offering a monthly salary of R42,000 for a contract duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain or IT-related role.
• Strong SAP knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Background in FMCG industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of both Supply Chain and IT processes.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes and drive system improvements across the supply chain.
• Manage EDI tracking and monitor performance.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Provide training to business partners on new processes.

Skills

Process optimization

Issue detection and resolution

Supply chain analytics

Communication with IT teams

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist – FMCG

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our dynamic team in the FMCG industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing processes, driving system improvements, and ensuring seamless end-to-end supply chain operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of business processes and end-user needs across the supply chain.
• Support end users with proactive issue detection and resolution to ensure business continuity, including IDoc management.
• Serve as the liaison between end users and IT operational teams.
• Manage EDI tracking, monitoring performance from both a system and content perspective.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and enhance working methods within Supply Chain and Sales & Operations Planning.
• Lead and manage supply chain system projects, including execution oversight, milestone tracking, resource planning, and on-time delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional business and IT projects to ensure system stability and business process continuity.
• Develop Business Process Procedures to guide IT development teams and support training material creation.
• Provide training to business partners on new or improved processes and system functionalities.
• Deliver reports, queries, and data to support business intelligence with a strong focus on supply chain analytics.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain or IT-related role.
• Strong SAP (back-end) knowledge and hands‑on experience.
• Background in FMCG industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of both Supply Chain and IT processes.
• Proven SAP competency across relevant modules.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Duration: 12 months

Salary: R42 000 pm

Location: Sandton, Gauteng