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Job Summary

The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for global oversite of inventory control process and procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory counts, supporting local cycle and physical count activities, and aiding in discrepancy identification and resolution. Position oversees inventory controls of finished goods and raw materials in global warehousing environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs cycle and physical inventory counts at global locations across various time zones


• Maintain, track, and analyze local and inventory accuracy goals


• Work closely with local warehouse Management and inventory control team to review and resolve variances


• Reconcile counts, perform root cause analysis and trending. Track errors and report information for management review


• Aggregate all cycle count data from local manager for review and publication; Determine accuracy percentages in both summary and detail.


• Collaborate with finance, outside auditors and other functional areas as needed to review and maintain a robust inventory control process


• Review ABC classifications annually or at Management's direction


• Ensure all files, spreadsheets and systems pertaining to cycle counts and physical inventories are up to date and maintained as required to support compliance and audit readiness


• Serve as subject matter expert for global inventory processes and practice. Support audit inquiries and procedural controls to ensure adherence to the latest business practices.


• Assist in implementation and launch of warehouse control systems for improved inventory control


• Identify and support opportunities to reduce risk of shrinkage, spoilage, and count errors.


• Streamline and enhance productivity of inventory controls through technological efficiencies and best practices.


• Liaise with Finance in the performance of independent audits.


• Maintain currency in warehouse processes to assess inventory control improvement opportunities and assess risk.


• Maintain an organized, documented and efficient inventory control system


• Performs special projects as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in advanced inventory controls and practice


• Analytical and organizational skills


• Essential mathematical and statistical analysis skills


• Experience in control of documents and material tracking


• PC skills (MS-Office, ERP)


• Familiarity with software-based cycle count and physical inventory programs such as Oracle and SAP


• Self-directing with exceptional attention to detail


• Comfortable with remote and work hour variability to support global operational needs.


• Broad cross functional warehousing and distribution experience.


• Good housekeeping and recordkeeping;

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in inventory controls, cycle counting, physical inventories, use of Oracle and warehouse management practices


• APICS certification.

Education

High School Diploma or GED is required, and/or equivalent related years of experience. Bachelor's degree is highly desirable.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,00 - $100,000 plus benefits. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, and experience.

This position also qualifies for up to 15% annual bonus based on Company, department, and individual performance.

Masimo offers benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, on-site Wellness Clinic, Fitness Center, and Cafe. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, lifting, standing, and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some travel may be necessary to support domestic and international audits or inventory assessments., Must be able to travel between local facilities in Irvine, travel domestically and internationally.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made available for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Masimo is an Equal Opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Toyota SA City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Toyota SA City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Vacancy exists in the Value Chain Procurement Department, which is part of the Customer Service Division based in Johannesburg Sandton Office (Spartan Crescent) & Boksburg Office (Atlas Road). This position reports to the Value Chain Procurement Manager and will focus on the Supply Chain and Inventory Management of Accessory supply.

CONTRACT DURATION

• 12 Months Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Overall Inventory Management
• Maintain Inventory stock months
• Manage forecast performance
• Manage ETD Accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 6 with 360 credits on level 8 framework (Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma/ B Tech) Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Finance Management/Business Administration Management/Logistics Management or similar
• Minimum 3 years working experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Procurement.
• Project Management & automotive industry experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• PC Literacy (MS Office Packages) Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• MRP system application experience, such as SAP,

COMPETENCIES:

• Logistics & Supply Chain Operations: Experience managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global shipping.
• Order Management: Manage customer demand by forecasting and issuing purchase orders to suppliers locally and internationally.
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities to support decision-making in supply planning, vendor performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coordination with internal teams and external partners; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Awareness of situations, decisiveness and ability to create an innovative vision
• Perseverance

ESSENTIAL:

• Driver’s License
• Ability to travel nationally

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Vacancy exists in the Value Chain Procurement Department, which is part of the Customer Service Division based in Johannesburg Sandton Office (Spartan Crescent) & Boksburg Office (Atlas Road). This position reports to the Value Chain Procurement Manager and will focus on the Supply Chain and Inventory Management of Accessory supply.

CONTRACT DURATION

• 12 Months Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Overall Inventory Management
• Manage dealer back-order aging
• Maintain Inventory stock months
• Manage forecast performance
• Manage ETD Accuracy
• Supplier Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 6 with 360 credits on level 8 framework (Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma/ B Tech) Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Finance Management/Business Administration Management/Logistics Management or similar
• Minimum 3 years working experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Procurement.
• Project Management & automotive industry experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• PC Literacy (MS Office Packages) Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• MRP system application experience, such as SAP,

COMPETENCIES:

• Logistics & Supply Chain Operations: Experience managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global shipping.
• Order Management: Manage customer demand by forecasting and issuing purchase orders to suppliers locally and internationally.
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities to support decision-making in supply planning, vendor performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coordination with internal teams and external partners; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Awareness of situations, decisiveness and ability to create an innovative vision
• Perseverance

ESSENTIAL:

• Driver’s License
• Ability to travel nationally

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

Join to apply for the Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand and Logistics Management, Ref No. DOTP 19/2025 role at Western Cape Government .

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform demand and logistics support services.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Government Administration

Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG250211-8

Tracking Number: DOTP 19/2025

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand and Logistics Management

Department: Department of the Premier

Salary Level: 8

Enquiries: Mr R. Hassiem at (

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Purpose: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform demand and logistics support services.

Minimum Requirements:

1. An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/National Diploma
2. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Recommendations:

1. A valid code B driving licence
2. LOGIS certifications

Key Performance Areas:

1. Prepare annual procurement planning and aspects of demand management needs, commodity and market analyses
2. Facilitate drafting of specifications and terms of reference for clients
3. Maintain and supervise payment management process to ensure timely payment and the prevention of irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditures
4. Perform expenditure analysis with respect to payments, quotations and bids
5. Supervise the effective and efficient management and administration of all provisioning and orders entered on behalf of the department
6. Render systems controller function
7. Build capacity and support users

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Instructions – PTI’s)
2. Budgeting processes
3. Financial management processes
4. Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE
5. Broad knowledge on procurement activities
6. Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups
7. Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement
8. Procurement policies/procedures/contract management
9. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
10. Proven computer literacy
11. Analytical thinking
12. Conflict resolution
13. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
14. Presentation
15. Problem Solving
16. Research
17. Stakeholder and Relationship management

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 assessments and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Important: 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.

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 0861 370 214. 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.

Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG250211-8

Tracking Number: DOTP 19/2025

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Practitioner: Demand and Logistics Management

Department: Department of the Premier

Salary Level: 8

Enquiries: Mr R. Hassiem at (

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Purpose: The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform demand and logistics support services.

Minimum Requirements:

1. An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/National Diploma
2. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Recommendations:

1. A valid code B driving licence
2. LOGIS certifications

Key Performance Areas:

1. Prepare annual procurement planning and aspects of demand management needs, commodity and market analyses
2. Facilitate drafting of specifications and terms of reference for clients
3. Maintain and supervise payment management process to ensure timely payment and the prevention of irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditures
4. Perform expenditure analysis with respect to payments, quotations and bids
5. Supervise the effective and efficient management and administration of all provisioning and orders entered on behalf of the department
6. Render systems controller function
7. Build capacity and support users

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Instructions – PTI’s)
2. Budgeting processes
3. Financial management processes
4. Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE
5. Broad knowledge on procurement activities
6. Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups
7. Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement
8. Procurement policies/procedures/contract management
9. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
10. Proven computer literacy
11. Analytical thinking
12. Conflict resolution
13. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
14. Presentation
15. Problem Solving
16. Research
17. Stakeholder and Relationship management

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 assessments and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Important: 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.

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 0861 370 214. 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.

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Logistics

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ref. EBW03/144/0625

The Department of Logistics is one of several departments within Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is also the oldest tertiary academic department in South Africa to provide education in transport economics and logistics. The Department houses the disciplines of logistics and supply chain management, operations research, business analytics, and transport economics and is the only department at a South African university fully offering the various disciplines integrated in one department.

This role requires a candidate with experience and skills in logistics and supply chain management. Practical experience and/or teaching experience and/or research in at least three of the following are preferred: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.

Duties:

• Delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in logistics and supply chain management.
• Postgraduate research supervision on honours and master’s level.
• Subject-related research and publication in DHET accredited journals.
• Rendering relevant services to the University and the community, including administrative duties and serving on committees.

Requirements:

• A relevant master’s degree from a recognised university (e.g. masters in logistics management, master’s in supply chain management, master’s in industrial engineering with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management, master’s in business management with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management).
• The ability and desire to complete a PhD in logistics and supply chain management.
• An excellent academic track record – full transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications required.
• Level of experience required (at least one of the following):

o Research experience and relevant publications in the field of logistics and supply chain management in at least one DHET accredited journal; or

o Industry experience (of at least one year) within the private or public sector; or

o Teaching experience (of at least one year) within logistics and supply chain management.

• The ability to teach in a multilingual environment.
• Proven digital literacy, including proficiency with the various Microsoft software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills, including the use of visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, ATLAS.ti, etc.).

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to academic staff of the Department of Logistics to demonstrate their excellence in teaching, as well as their digital, analytical and data visualisation skills.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge in at least three of the following specialisation areas: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience in using learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• Experience in working and engaging with industry.
• Exposure in research and/or teaching within the field of transport economics.

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

31 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Linke Potgieter on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) as well as full academic transcripts, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Logistics

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ref. EBW03/144/0625

The Department of Logistics is one of several departments within Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is also the oldest tertiary academic department in South Africa to provide education in transport economics and logistics. The Department houses the disciplines of logistics and supply chain management, operations research, business analytics, and transport economics and is the only department at a South African university fully offering the various disciplines integrated in one department.

This role requires a candidate with experience and skills in logistics and supply chain management. Practical experience and/or teaching experience and/or research in at least three of the following are preferred: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.

Duties:

• Delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in logistics and supply chain management.
• Postgraduate research supervision on honours and master’s level.
• Subject-related research and publication in DHET accredited journals.
• Rendering relevant services to the University and the community, including administrative duties and serving on committees.

Requirements:

• A relevant master’s degree from a recognised university (e.g. masters in logistics management, master’s in supply chain management, master’s in industrial engineering with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management, master’s in business management with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management).
• The ability and desire to complete a PhD in logistics and supply chain management.
• An excellent academic track record – full transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications required.
• Level of experience required (at least one of the following):

o Research experience and relevant publications in the field of logistics and supply chain management in at least one DHET accredited journal; or

o Industry experience (of at least one year) within the private or public sector; or

o Teaching experience (of at least one year) within logistics and supply chain management.

• The ability to teach in a multilingual environment.
• Proven digital literacy, including proficiency with the various Microsoft software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills, including the use of visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, ATLAS.ti, etc.).

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to academic staff of the Department of Logistics to demonstrate their excellence in teaching, as well as their digital, analytical and data visualisation skills.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge in at least three of the following specialisation areas: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience in using learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• Experience in working and engaging with industry.
• Exposure in research and/or teaching within the field of transport economics.

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

31 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Linke Potgieter on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) as well as full academic transcripts, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting product demand, managing inventory levels, and ensuring product availability in line with business goals. This role plays a critical part in achieving service excellence and cost efficiency through proactive supply coordination and demand planning.

What you will be doing?

• Capturing of all purchase orders and jobs in Syspro
• Monitoring and maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring uninterrupted supply to customers
• Place purchase orders and ensuring timely procurement of materials
• Ensure demand forecasts align with supply chain capabilities to prevent overstock or stockouts
• Follow up / manage customer delivery requirements regarding stock and transport and communicate proactively with the customer on progress
• Coordinate with customers and internal functions (mainly sales & operations) to manage product shortages and mitigate impact on customer relationships
• Upload and instruct 3rd parties to pick and pack orders, arrange transport for deliveries and issue customer invoices. Ensure stock is allocated and rotated according to agreed standards
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams & other relevant stakeholders to maintain stock to norm/safety stock and optimise inventory levels
• Administer end-to-end purchase order processes - from requisition to invoice reconciliation - across multiple commodities and suppliers
• Facilitate efficient communication with manufacturers, trucking providers, and warehousing partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Maintain FIFE principles are followed, that stock does not expire, and stock deviations are within targets
• Manage planned and unplanned returns process in line with uplift SOP