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We are looking to recruit two Supply Chain Graduates to support the Supply Chain team by providing analysis and insights on initiatives and projects to deliver the expected outcomes and benefits. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock.

• To provide analysis on the viability and implementation of supply chain initiatives to improve supply chain KPI's.
• To support the implementation of approved projects in line with standard project and chain management methodology within the agreed time, cost and quality to optimise the supply chain.
• To support the development and training of new business processes and standard operating procedures to ensure new methods of work are clearly understood, implemented and practised.
• To contribute to supply chain project planning to ensure alignment with supply chain business goals and objectives.
• To collaborate with IT on system and reporting changes to ensure system efficiency and benefits for users.

• Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom (Essential)
• Proficiency in e-mail

• Numeracy and Analytical skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow rules and procedures
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work with people and in a team
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures

• Completed Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom
• Unemployed and can commit 12 months to the programme
• South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 years

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead their supply chain operations. This role requires an analytical thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to oversee the end-to-end supply chain function. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and play a key role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified suppliers of raw materials, packaging, and other critical components.

• Negotiate supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with quality standards.

• Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage inventory levels to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.

• Implement and monitor KPIs to measure planning and operational performance.

• Conduct supply chain audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and GMP regulations.

• Collaborate with production, quality, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production planning.

• Maintain and optimise inventory management systems (ERP/WMS).

• Identify and assess supply chain risks, developing contingency plans as required.

• Drive sustainable supply chain practices and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and ethical standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning team, fostering a results-driven and positive work culture.

• Oversee the Warehouse Manager (with a team of 8–10 members), two Buyers (Raw Materials and Packaging), and a Planner.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

• Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

• Highly organised with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Commercial awareness and business acumen in supply chain decision-making.

• Proficiency in MS Office and supply chain management software (ERP/WMS).

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years at managerial level.

• Proven forecasting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or Food industries with solid GMP knowledge.

• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements in supply chain operations.

• Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple supply chain functions.

• Full-time, on-site position – manufacturing experience is mandatory.

We are looking to recruit two Supply Chain Graduates to support the Supply Chain team by providing analysis and insights on initiatives and projects to deliver the expected outcomes and benefits. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock.

• To provide analysis on the viability and implementation of supply chain initiatives to improve supply chain KPI's.
• To support the implementation of approved projects in line with standard project and chain management methodology within the agreed time, cost, and quality to optimise the supply chain.
• To support the development and training of new business processes and standard operating procedures to ensure new methods of work are clearly understood, implemented, and practised.
• To contribute to supply chain project planning to ensure alignment with supply chain business goals and objectives.
• To collaborate with IT on system and reporting changes to ensure system efficiency and benefits for users.

• Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom (Essential)
• Proficiency on e-mail

• Numeracy and Analytical skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow rules and procedures
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work with people and in a team
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures

• Completed Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom
• Unemployed and can commit 12 months to the programme
• South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 years

Clicks is on the hunt for a Supply Chain Assistant. The purpose of the role is to place vendor orders in line with forecasts, distribute products to stores, and collaborate with the relevant planners on inventory issues to achieve targeted inventory and availability.

• To order inventory based on SKU forecasts to maximize inventory availability.
• To create and distribute DC to store specific allocations to maximize inventory availability.
• To collaborate with the planner on inventory exceptions (short/late deliveries, reasons for out of stocks, etc.) and assist with resolving the issues to maximize inventory availability.
• To liaise with the relevant stakeholders (DC, Vendors, Stores, and Category, etc.) to resolve replenishment queries to maximize inventory availability.
• To provide ongoing updates to the planner on promotional stock flow to ensure inventory availability for promotions.
• To support and assist the planner with ad hoc inventory related requests.
• Generate and collate information and then apply sound business thinking to provide the category team with insights to assist the team to plan and manage the category effectively.
• To place new line, promotional and pipe fill orders and/or other ad hoc orders to ensure inventory availability for promotions.

• Diploma in Purchasing/Business Management

• 1-3 years Planning experience in retail or other related working environments
• FMCG experience

• Knowledge and understanding of planning & buying process including stock flow and stock availability
• Knowledge of planning systems and variables
• Knowledge of supply chain processes Clicks Group
• Knowledge of financial planning
• Knowledge of assortment management and range reviews

• Analytical and numerate
• Well-structured and organised

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

About the Role:
Were looking for a hands-on, experienced Operations and Supply Chain professional to help manage our global manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and supplier relationships. Reporting to the COO, this role plays a key part in getting our products from concept to customer efficiently and reliably. This person will become the official site representative to all regulatory bodies. We prefer someone with a relevant degree or a high-level diploma.

Location: Muizenburg, Cape Town

What Youll Do:

• Help plan and run supply chain and manufacturing strategies.
• Lead new product introductions (NPI) and support scaling up manufacturing.
• Oversee validation work on new equipment and contribute to regulatory documents.
• Work closely with suppliers to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Manage change processes (ECRs/ECNs), technical documentation, and quality compliance.
• Handle global logistics: shipping, customs, warehousing, and stock levels.
• Coordinate production, inventory, and distribution planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to support product launches and audits.
• Support project teams and provide performance updates (KPIs).

What You Bring:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar.
• 5+ years experience in operations or supply chain, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of planning, inventory, logistics, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and tools like Excel (PivotTables), MS Project, etc.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willing to travel as needed to manage supplier relationships.
• We prefer someone with a relevant degree or a high-level diploma.
• Experience in the medical, automotive, or broader manufacturing sectors would be highly beneficial.

Application Process:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar.
• 5+ years experience in operations or supply chain, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of planning, inventory, logistics, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and tools like Excel (PivotTables), MS Project, etc.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willing to travel as needed to manage supplier relationships.
• We prefer someone with a relevant degree or a high-level diploma.
• Experience in the medical, automotive, or broader manufacturing sectors would be highly beneficial.
  
  

Supply Chain Excellence & Productivity Lead

Supply Chain Excellence & Productivity Lead

Location: Epping Plant, Cape Town, SA or Olayan, Bahrain or Dammam, Saudi Arabia

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This is a critical role within the MEA Supply Chain which encompasses the entire supply chain footprint in MEA – Plants and distribution centers. The individual will be the thought leader across supply chains to ensure we drive continuous improvements driving gross productivity across mills, supply chains, procurement and DTV. The individual is expected to bring the outside in thinking, and act as a self-driven change agent.

In this role, you will:

• Develop a comprehensive mill strategy and establish three-year productivity goals for the MEA region to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our supply chain

• Foster a culture of innovation by continuously exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies, practices, and methodologies to drive supply chain excellence and deliver breakthrough results

• Harness the power of digital technologies to improve supply chain operations, such as implementing advanced analytics, automation, and predictive modeling to enhance decision-making – whilst upskilling the workforce

• Spearhead key initiatives to improve Gross Margin across various product categories, focusing on areas such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Conversion cost, Energy, Waste, and Manpower

• Influence and drive regional cost benchmarking strategy by conducting in-depth analyses of cost elements in collaboration with Plant operations, Transportation, Warehousing, and Customer teams.

• Manage a team of dotted line CI leaders in mill and SC to implement various productivity programs at mills, warehouses, and other operational levels, guiding them through ambiguity and empowering them to create innovative solutions for complex challenges.

• Develop problem-solving capability by leveraging industry tools, digital solutions, and methodologies, and collaborate with Engineering teams to enhance technical capabilities.

• Champion regional initiatives / programs to build World Class Manufacturing Culture in the organization (LEAN, Reliability, OPEX, LSS, Sustainability, Digital Manufacturing, Maturity Assessment, P2030).

• Drive Operational benchmarks and implement best practices for continuous improvement through application of technical knowledge, skills and capability.

• Orchestrate gross productivity ideation and activation across mill, SC, DTV and Procurement – focusing both on in-year results as well as outer year pipeline – targeting 5% of gross productivity every year.

• Full ownership of Wave as the single source of truth for gross productivity savings across the sector, ensuring data accuracy, hygiene and timeliness of data completion collaborating with functions.

• Chair monthly productivity forums to update all key stakeholders on gross productivity.

• Work closely mill finance, SC finance and business finance functions to develop a high degree of business financial acumen, providing solid inputs to ABP and Quarterly forecasts for both Gross and Net productivity.

• Build a partnership with the IFP TO Team to support the implementation of regional Lean initiatives (adopt and adapt mindset)

• Create networking channels within EM and global connections to identify opportunities, share knowledge, and utilize our global presence.

• Dimensions:

• Businesses: Baby Care, Feminine Care, Family care and KCP

• Organization: Manage gross productivity leads in plants and distribution network

• Scope: EM plants in GCC and South Africa, External contract mfg, MEA SC network

• Supply Chain Excellence & Productivity leader will be core member of the MEA SC leadership team

• Stakeholders to regularly interact with and influence SC VP, MEA CFO, Regional MD, Mill Managers and CS&L leaders – as well as connections to the global CI/Digital and VS teams.

• Key Metrics: Gross productivity, Cost to serve, Energy Efficiency, OEE optimization

• Core role competencies:

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action built on hypothesis-based approach

• Problem solving (DMAIC) and decision-making skills integrating thinking as business & supply chain owner

• Proven expertise in driving Gross Margin improvement

• Relevant leaderships skills related to taking accountability; Strong influencing skills are a prerequisite for this central role.

• Cultural and operational change management in organizations which are resistant to change

• Digital expertise and knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain space, such as advanced analytics, automation, and predictive modelling.

• Collaboration and relationship-building skills to influence a matrix organization

• Ability to view a complete supply chain with their interdependencies of procurement, manufacturing, distribution, DTV, planning along with capital management

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Baby Soft. Kotex. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

In this manufacturing role, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering

• At least 10yrs of experience in CPG Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence leadership

• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

• Business and financial acumen with the ability to work with business stakeholders

• Strong expertise in lean, six sigma in continuous improvement

• Evidence of background of specialized knowledge/experience in the particular discipline

• Proven records of working with stakeholders in a matrix organization and cross function

• Experience across personal care categories will be an added advantage

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website .

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website .

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

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Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG250214-5

Tracking Number: DEDAT 16/2025

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Practitioner

Department: Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Salary level: 8

Enquiries: Ms J Lombard at (

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Purpose: The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management (“SCM”) service for goods and services that incorporates demand management, acquisition management, and contract management.

Minimum Requirements:

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative experience.

Recommendation:

A relevant Supply Chain Management/Financial Management experience.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Demand Management
2. Acquisition Management
3. Contract Management
4. Logistics and Payments
5. Filing and Database Management
6. General Administration

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of the following: PFMA; Supply Chain Management; Procurement Prescripts; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning.

Remuneration: R 376 413- R 443 403 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Application Consent: By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Technical Support: Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management (“SCM”) service for goods and services that incorporates demand management, acquisition management and contract management.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration