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Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

The HR CompanyPinetown, South Africa
8 days ago
Job description

Education and Experience :

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Degree
  • At least 10 years experience in FMCG supply chain roles, with proven people management experience
  • Sound knowledge of supply chain processes, HACCP & FSSC 22000, ISO standards
  • Strong computer literacy and systems experience

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to operational and financial targets
  • Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team, including Demand & Supply Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Warehouse, and Shuttle Truck staff.
  • Drive the optimisation of WMS (Warehouse Management System) tools to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
  • Drive the optimisation of Planning to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
  • Planning & Procurement :
  • Oversee demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal material availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Lead and monitor all procurement activities for production materials, negotiating with suppliers for best value, quality, and delivery.
  • Ensure planning system implementation and continuous improvement to enhance production PVA and inventory accuracy.
  • Warehousing & Inventory Control

  • Ensure all warehousing activities adhere to HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO Quality, and Environmental standards.
  • Drive 5S and health & safety culture in all warehouse operations, maintaining excellent housekeeping and equipment standards.
  • Manage warehouse layouts for optimal space utilisation, safe storage, FEFO, and batch traceability.
  • Enforce tight controls on inventory movements, ensuring accuracy through reconciliations, monthly counts, and WMS adherence.
  • Logistics & Shuttle Truck Management

  • Direct and manage shuttle truck operations between four sites, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and compliant transportation of materials and finished goods.
  • Monitor and improve FMX Driver Behaviour, ensuring OHS compliance and efficient PIT (Power Industrial Truck) utilisation.
  • Manage PIT maintenance within budget.
  • People & Performance Management

  • Mentor, coach, and develop team members, driving upskilling and succession planning. Ensure adequate cover for staff out of office.
  • Set and monitor KPIs.
  • Support staff to achieve targets in EBITDA, PVA, labour utilisation, Cost, OHS, and other performance metrics.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and accountability.
  • Key Competencies :

  • Strategic and analytical thinking.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership.
  • Organisational and time management skills.
  • Reliability and a results-driven approach.
  • Ability to coordinate and control complex, multi-site operations.
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