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National Supply Chain Manager
National Supply Chain ManagerThe HR Company • Johannesburg, South Africa
National Supply Chain Manager

National Supply Chain Manager

The HR Company • Johannesburg, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and monitor performance across all national depots, ensuring operational standards, KPI's, and workflow targets are consistently achieved.
  • Provide strategic direction and performance management for all operational teams, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and within required time-frames.
  • Oversee and resolve staff relations issues, including conflict management, disciplinary procedures, and industrial relations matters.
  • Manage operational budgets encompassing maintenance, transport, materials handling equipment, and related vehicle operating costs.
  • Collaborate with depot managers to coordinate national operational activities and drive alignment across all sites.
  • Develop and implement process improvement and efficiency initiatives to enhance productivity and service delivery.
  • Monitor and reduce stock losses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions in line with company Indicators.
  • Produce regular reports on national operational performance and depot productivity.
  • Conduct ongoing cost reviews, identifying savings opportunities such as national procurement initiatives for consumables and materials.
  • Evaluate and cost new business opportunities to ensure profitability and alignment with operational capacity.
  • Review existing distribution and delivery networks to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Matric certificate (essential)
  • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management (Preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in supply chain management, including senior leadership roles
  • Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) essential
  • Experience within cold storage environments essential
  • Proven track record of strong leadership, team management, and strategic influence
  • Demonstrated ability to drive cost-efficiency and operational improvement
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