Supply Manager

KFC Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Corporation in Johannesburg invites applications for a Supply Manager who will oversee supply chain planning across Yum! Brands BU Africa, ensuring smooth operations and aligned strategies across brands.

You will lead a team of supply chain professionals, foster high performance, strengthen vendor relationships, digitize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role demands strategic thinking and cross-brand collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management and planning.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive digitization and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain planning across BU Africa for Yum! Brands.
• Collaborate with brand teams to align supply chain strategies and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and drive continuous process digitization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Forecasting

Vendor management

Job description

The Supply Manager role will oversee the supply chain planning processes, ensuring seamless operations across all applicable Yum! Brands in BU Africa. The role will collaborate closely with various brand teams to align supply chain strategies and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, the role will lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Supply Chain Management expertise will be crucial and maintaining strong vendor relationships, improving and digitizing processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards

The scope of this role includes the whole of BU Africa along with all applicable Yum! brands.