268 Procurement Analyst jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the job:

You are responsible for supporting the procurement function within the business, by analysing data and identifying trends. Making recommendations to improve processes.

Data analysis

Ensure analyse and interpret procurement data.

1. Process improvement 

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.
• Participate in special projects (system updates and implementations)

2.Compliance standards

• Manage and monitor Service Provider compliance and identify room for improvement.
• Support the Procurement with SP related matters where applicable.
• Evaluate supplier performance as well as maintain supplier relationship.

3. Reports

• Prepare and present daily weekly and monthly procurement performance reports.

4. ADHOC

• Any addition ADHOC requests made by management must be adhered to.

Critical experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving.
• Ability to work in pressure environment 
• Ability to priorities tasks 
• Attention to Detail

Minimum Education:

• National Senior Certificate Business Administration or related field added advantage.

Procurement Analyst (Logistics & Services) page is loadedProcurement Analyst (Logistics & Services) Apply remote type Hybrid locations ZA - Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R157477 Procurement Analyst (Logistics & Services)(JL3) Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The Southern Africa & Islands (SAI) Procurement team based in Cape Town, South Africa is looking for an astute procurement analyst who will business partner and provide meaningful insights from complex data sets related to the Transported by Maersk and Fulfilled by Maersk product offering. This individual will be an integral part of the SAI Procurement team, managing logistics and services sourcing in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs, and operational execution. WHAT WE OFFER: When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief. Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Procurement Activities: Manage procurement activities professionally with leadership support to ensure every dollar is well spent.
• Market Engagement: Conduct supplier market analysis and gather market intelligence.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, evaluate supplier responses quantitatively, and present comparative analyses. Negotiate using market insights to guide procurement decisions.
• Procurement Category Strategy: Provide analytical insights to develop category strategies that reduce total costs while ensuring value, service quality, and policy compliance. Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost models to drive optimal decisions.
• Sourcing Strategy: Use TMS dashboards to report on sourcing strategy alignment and deviations.
• Customer Tenders: Support procurement business partners with timely input for product and sales tenders.
• Contract Management: Implement contract frameworks to ensure cost leadership, compliance, and superior supplier performance.
• Global Processes & Teams: Perform responsibilities using global procurement processes, tools, and category management teams.
• Implementation Partner: Assist procurement management in continuous improvement initiatives through data intelligence, problem-solving, and analytical insight generation.
• TMS Oversight: Facilitate feedback loops between sourcing and execution, track adherence to procurement-endorsed rates, and balance capacity versus rates.
• Collaboration: Work with Regional Rate Focals and Global TMS enablement teams to drive rate compliance and accuracy in the Maersk Rate Engine (MRE) and TMS.
• Support Functions: Assist Product, Delivery, and Finance Operations in tracking savings after contract commencement.
• Travel: Travel within the SAI region as needed for site and supplier engagements.

Who We Are Looking For Someone with:

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in analytics and procurement. In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement practices. Experience in First Mile Transportation is advantageous. Proven record of outstanding professional performance. Ability to work collaboratively within teams. Experience managing teams and projects, driving end-to-end sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives. Strong communication, planning, and prioritizing skills to efficiently meet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Structured and analytical problem-solving abilities

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .

About Us

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here.

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Procurement Analyst (Logistics & Services) (JL3)

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?

The Southern Africa & Islands (SAI) Procurement team based in Cape Town, South Africa is looking for an astute procurement analyst who will business partner and provide meaningful insights from complex data sets related to the Transported by Maersk and Fulfilled by Maersk product offering.

This individual will be an integral part of the SAI Procurement team, managing logistics and services sourcing in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs, and operational execution.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Procurement Activities: Manage procurement activities professionally with leadership support to ensure every dollar is well spent.
• Market Engagement: Conduct supplier market analysis and gather market intelligence.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, evaluate supplier responses quantitatively, and present comparative analyses. Negotiate using market insights to guide procurement decisions.
• Procurement Category Strategy: Provide analytical insights to develop category strategies that reduce total costs while ensuring value, service quality, and policy compliance. Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost models to drive optimal decisions.
• Sourcing Strategy: Use TMS dashboards to report on sourcing strategy alignment and deviations.
• Customer Tenders: Support procurement business partners with timely input for product and sales tenders.
• Contract Management: Implement contract frameworks to ensure cost leadership, compliance, and superior supplier performance.
• Global Processes & Teams: Perform responsibilities using global procurement processes, tools, and category management teams.
• Implementation Partner: Assist procurement management in continuous improvement initiatives through data intelligence, problem-solving, and analytical insight generation.
• TMS Oversight: Facilitate feedback loops between sourcing and execution, track adherence to procurement-endorsed rates, and balance capacity versus rates.
• Collaboration: Work with Regional Rate Focals and Global TMS enablement teams to drive rate compliance and accuracy in the Maersk Rate Engine (MRE) and TMS.
• Support Functions: Assist Product, Delivery, and Finance Operations in tracking savings after contract commencement.
• Travel: Travel within the SAI region as needed for site and supplier engagements.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

Someone with:

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in analytics and procurement.
• In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement practices.
• Experience in First Mile Transportation is advantageous.
• Proven record of outstanding professional performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Experience managing teams and projects, driving end-to-end sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication, planning, and prioritizing skills to efficiently meet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Structured and analytical problem-solving abilities
  
  

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing

Seniority level

• Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Procurement Analyst (Logistics & Services) page is loadedProcurement Analyst (Logistics & Services) Apply remote type Hybrid locations ZA - Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R157477 Procurement Analyst (Logistics & Services)(JL3) Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The Southern Africa & Islands (SAI) Procurement team based in Cape Town, South Africa is looking for an astute procurement analyst who will business partner and provide meaningful insights from complex data sets related to the Transported by Maersk and Fulfilled by Maersk product offering. This individual will be an integral part of the SAI Procurement team, managing logistics and services sourcing in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between costs, commercial needs, and operational execution. WHAT WE OFFER: When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Procurement Activities: Manage procurement activities professionally with leadership support to ensure every dollar is well spent. Market Engagement: Conduct supplier market analysis and gather market intelligence. Go-to-Market Execution: Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, evaluate supplier responses quantitatively, and present comparative analyses. Negotiate using market insights to guide procurement decisions. Procurement Category Strategy: Provide analytical insights to develop category strategies that reduce total costs while ensuring value, service quality, and policy compliance. Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost models to drive optimal decisions. Sourcing Strategy: Use TMS dashboards to report on sourcing strategy alignment and deviations. Customer Tenders: Support procurement business partners with timely input for product and sales tenders. Contract Management: Implement contract frameworks to ensure cost leadership, compliance, and superior supplier performance. Global Processes & Teams: Perform responsibilities using global procurement processes, tools, and category management teams. Implementation Partner: Assist procurement management in continuous improvement initiatives through data intelligence, problem-solving, and analytical insight generation. TMS Oversight: Facilitate feedback loops between sourcing and execution, track adherence to procurement-endorsed rates, and balance capacity versus rates. Collaboration: Work with Regional Rate Focals and Global TMS enablement teams to drive rate compliance and accuracy in the Maersk Rate Engine (MRE) and TMS. Support Functions: Assist Product, Delivery, and Finance Operations in tracking savings after contract commencement. Travel: Travel within the SAI region as needed for site and supplier engagements. Who We Are Looking For Someone with:Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in analytics and procurement. In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement practices. Experience in First Mile Transportation is advantageous. Proven record of outstanding professional performance. Ability to work collaboratively within teams. Experience managing teams and projects, driving end-to-end sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives. Strong communication, planning, and prioritizing skills to efficiently meet deadlines and high-level goals in a complex, fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Structured and analytical problem-solving abilities Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing . About Us A. P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 August 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking to employ a Supply Chain Executive to be responsible for the Supply Chain & Logistics division of the business. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office and report into the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To drive and optimise Clicks' end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand and replenishment planning, import management, supplier collaboration, efficiency and cost negotiations, financial and pharmacy planning. The role is pivotal in delivering best-in-class in-store availability while achieving working capital and service level objectives.

To continually enhance integrated business planning (S&OP) and cross-functional collaboration, supported by fit-for-purpose systems, to ensure the right products are available at the right time — enabling Clicks to consistently deliver on its promise as South Africa’s leading health and beauty retailer.

Job Objectives

• Develop and lead the annual strategic plan and budget for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring full alignment with the business unit’s financial and growth objectives.
• Champion the evolution and execution of Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) to drive alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning, enhancing cross-functional decision-making and accountability.
• Drive a world-class demand forecasting capability, leveraging accurate demand signals and analytics to align forecasts with financial targets at product, category, and store levels.
• Design and optimise inventory strategies across the product portfolio and logistics network to ensure product availability, service level excellence, and optimal working capital utilisation.
• Ensure forward-looking capacity planning across Distribution Centres, including stockholding, throughput, and inbound/outbound flow to support business growth and avoid operational bottlenecks.
• Manage end-to-end new product introductions, ensuring seamless forecasting, sourcing, and post-launch execution to maximise speed-to-shelf and product availability.
• Collaborate with the Private Label team to define sourcing strategies that deliver margin improvement, secure reliable supply and support the business's brand ambitions.
• Lead supplier collaboration, commercial efficiency negotiations, and gain-share agreements to unlock value, reduce cost-to-serve, and drive incremental group profit from the supply chain.
• Create and maintain robust, insight-led reporting and performance metrics, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making across all supply chain touchpoints.
• Continuously evaluate and implement leading-edge supply chain technologies and tools, ensuring digital readiness, scalability, and alignment with future strategic objectives.
• Lead the deployment and integration of next-generation supply chain solutions, ensuring seamless cross-functional adoption, productivity gains, and end-to-end efficiency.
• Establish and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders across buying, product development, operations and logistics to ensure integrated high-impact execution.
• Proactively identify risks, operational challenges, and emerging issues, develop mitigation plans, and maintain transparent, solution-oriented communication across the organisation.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of demand planning and replenishment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, agility, and service.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across all supply chain disciplines, driving innovation, agility, and best-in-class product availability while optimising cost and capital.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Job related knowledge

• Sourcing & Imports Management
  
  

Expertise in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.

• Warehouse & Distribution
  
  

Strong capability in understanding warehouse operations and outbound logistics efficiently.

• FMCG Supply Chain
  
  

Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes within FMCG environments.

• Data Analysis
  
  

Skilled in using data models to drive insights and performance improvements.

• Forecasting & Planning
  
  

Proficient in demand forecasting tools, trends, and technologies.

• Customer & Market Insight
  
  

Clear understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.

• Supplier & Lifecycle Management
  
  

Experienced in supplier performance, promotional planning, product lifecycles, and supply chain optimisation.

• Financial Planning
  
  

Strong grasp of financial models to support cost management and working capital efficiency.

Essential

Job related skills

• Financial planning and management in Retail
• Buying and planning processes in Retail
• FMCG demand planning and forecasting
• Category management, sales and operations planning way of working (matrix organisations)
• Vendor management (including negotiation and contract management)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build relationships and drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
• Business math acumen and analysis to comprehend financial information and reporting to make business decisions
• Forecasting consumer trends and buying habits 9 – 36 months in the future
• Complex decision making based on statistics, trends and opinions
• Requires proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Complex Problem solving
• Retail mathematical and financial calculations/analysis (e.g. GMROI, CAGR, variance to last year, percentage of total, stock turn)
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with demand and fulfilment planning software (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Relex)
• Exposure to inventory optimisation models balancing service levels and working capital
• Awareness of Incoterms and their practical application in contract negotiations
• Awareness of emerging technologies shaping supply chain best practices (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI-driven and ML optimisation)
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools and analytics dashboards
  
  

Job Experience

• A minimum of 10-15 years merchandise planning and financial/business analysis, modeling and forecasting experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a retail environment 5 Years functional experience – FMCG Supply Chain or Retail Planning
• 5 Years People Management experience
• 5 Years vendor management experience including contract negotiation
• 5 Years commercial experience including accountability for large budgets
• Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis of both
• Strategic leadership experience applying business and financial analysis skills and knowledge to solve business problems and influence decision making
  
  

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Science/Engineering/Supply ChainLogistics

Desirable: Honours/Master’s degree

Essential Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

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A leading metal mining company situated in Mpumalanga is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Meet the procurement requirements against set goals of availability, quality and price.
• Management of optimal stock levels of raw materials and store items.
• Lead and manage the supply chain function.
• Management and maintenance of the supply chain information system.
• Development, management and monitoring of the supply chain budget.
• Ensure compliance to all HSEQ, legislation, policies & procedures.
• Leading high-performance teams.
• Effective cost control.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or related areas
• 3 years’ supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment at management level.
• Basic engineering knowledge and Finance
• Computer Literacy
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on .

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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R600k - 720k per year

UK Wellness and Fitness Services

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations

Introduction

A fast growing health and wellness brand focused on creating high-quality, innovative nutritional products that make a difference in people’s lives. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to take charge of our operations and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.

You'll basically manage everything that gets our products made and shipped, from start to finish. This operations job needs someone really organized, analytical and a problem solver to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently as we get bigger.

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain: sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
• Forecast demand and align inventory with sales projections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners for on-time, quality delivery.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock.
• Collaborate with product development, finance, and marketing on launches and campaigns.
• Oversee cost-effective and timely domestic and international logistics and fulfillment.
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks through continuous improvement.
• Analyse supply chain data and KPIs to drive decisions and performance.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance across the supply chain.
• Manage supply chain risk via contingency planning and vendor diversification.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years in supply chain, operations, or logistics, ideally in consumer goods, health, or wellness.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and vendors.
• Analytical with proficiency in supply chain data, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of implementing efficient solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
• Tech-savvy with ERP, inventory software, and Excel (or similar).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in planning and execution.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with various internal teams.
• Adaptable and driven to improve in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in supplements, e-commerce, or subscription businesses is a plus.
• Familiarity with international logistics and customs is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• R600k - R720k per year (negotiable based on experience)
• 16 Annual leave + South African Public Holidays
• Oppertunity for growth

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Product Management
• Industries Wellness and Fitness Services

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Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking to employ a Supply Chain Executive to be responsible for the Supply Chain & Logistics division of the business. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office and report into the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics.

Job Purpose

To drive and optimise Clicks' end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand and replenishment planning, import management, supplier collaboration, efficiency and cost negotiations, financial and pharmacy planning. The role is pivotal in delivering best-in-class in-store availability while achieving working capital and service level objectives.

To continually enhance integrated business planning (S&OP) and cross-functional collaboration, supported by fit-for-purpose systems, to ensure the right products are available at the right time — enabling Clicks to consistently deliver on its promise as South Africa’s leading health and beauty retailer.

To drive and optimise Clicks' end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand and replenishment planning, import management, supplier collaboration, efficiency and cost negotiations, financial and pharmacy planning. The role is pivotal in delivering best-in-class in-store availability while achieving working capital and service level objectives.

To continually enhance integrated business planning (S&OP) and cross-functional collaboration, supported by fit-for-purpose systems, to ensure the right products are available at the right time — enabling Clicks to consistently deliver on its promise as South Africa’s leading health and beauty retailer.

Job Objectives

• Develop and lead the annual strategic plan and budget for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring full alignment with the business unit’s financial and growth objectives.
• Champion the evolution and execution of Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) to drive alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning, enhancing cross-functional decision-making and accountability.
• Drive a world-class demand forecasting capability, leveraging accurate demand signals and analytics to align forecasts with financial targets at product, category, and store levels.
• Design and optimise inventory strategies across the product portfolio and logistics network to ensure product availability, service level excellence, and optimal working capital utilisation.
• Ensure forward-looking capacity planning across Distribution Centres, including stockholding, throughput, and inbound/outbound flow to support business growth and avoid operational bottlenecks.
• Manage end-to-end new product introductions, ensuring seamless forecasting, sourcing, and post-launch execution to maximise speed-to-shelf and product availability.
• Collaborate with the Private Label team to define sourcing strategies that deliver margin improvement, secure reliable supply and support the business's brand ambitions.
• Lead supplier collaboration, commercial efficiency negotiations, and gain-share agreements to unlock value, reduce cost-to-serve, and drive incremental group profit from the supply chain.
• Create and maintain robust, insight-led reporting and performance metrics, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making across all supply chain touchpoints.
• Continuously evaluate and implement leading-edge supply chain technologies and tools, ensuring digital readiness, scalability, and alignment with future strategic objectives.
• Lead the deployment and integration of next-generation supply chain solutions, ensuring seamless cross-functional adoption, productivity gains, and end-to-end efficiency.
• Establish and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders across buying, product development, operations and logistics to ensure integrated high-impact execution.
• Proactively identify risks, operational challenges, and emerging issues, develop mitigation plans, and maintain transparent, solution-oriented communication across the organisation.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of demand planning and replenishment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, agility, and service.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across all supply chain disciplines, driving innovation, agility, and best-in-class product availability while optimising cost and capital.

Job related knowledge

• Sourcing & Imports Management

Expertise in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.

• Warehouse & Distribution

Strong capability in understanding warehouse operations and outbound logistics efficiently.

• FMCG Supply Chain

Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes within FMCG environments.

• Data Analysis

Skilled in using data models to drive insights and performance improvements.

• Forecasting & Planning

Proficient in demand forecasting tools, trends, and technologies.

Clear understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.

Experienced in supplier performance, promotional planning, product lifecycles, and supply chain optimisation.

• Sourcing & Imports Management

Expertise in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inbound logistics.

• Warehouse & Distribution

Strong capability in understanding warehouse operations and outbound logistics efficiently.

• FMCG Supply Chain

Broad knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes within FMCG environments.

• Data Analysis

Skilled in using data models to drive insights and performance improvements.

• Forecasting & Planning

Proficient in demand forecasting tools, trends, and technologies.

• Customer & Market Insight

Clear understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.

• Supplier & Lifecycle Management

Experienced in supplier performance, promotional planning, product lifecycles, and supply chain optimisation.

• Financial Planning

Strong grasp of financial models to support cost management and working capital efficiency.

Job related skills

• Financial planning and management in Retail
• Buying and planning processes in Retail
• FMCG demand planning and forecasting
• Category management, sales and operations planning way of working (matrix organisations)
• Vendor management (including negotiation and contract management)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build relationships and drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
• Business math acumen and analysis to comprehend financial information and reporting to make business decisions
• Forecasting consumer trends and buying habits 9 – 36 months in the future
• Complex decision making based on statistics, trends and opinions
• Requires proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Complex Problem solving
• Retail mathematical and financial calculations/analysis (e.g. GMROI, CAGR, variance to last year, percentage of total, stock turn)
• Familiarity with demand and fulfilment planning software (e.g., SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Relex)
• Exposure to inventory optimisation models balancing service levels and working capital
• Awareness of Incoterms and their practical application in contract negotiations
• Awareness of emerging technologies shaping supply chain best practices (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI-driven and ML optimisation)
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools and analytics dashboards
• A minimum of 10-15 years merchandise planning and financial/business analysis, modeling and forecasting experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a retail environment 5 Years functional experience – FMCG Supply Chain or Retail Planning
• 5 Years commercial experience including accountability for large budgets
• Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis of both
• Strategic leadership experience applying business and financial analysis skills and knowledge to solve business problems and influence decision making

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Science/Engineering/Supply ChainLogistics

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

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time left to apply End Date: August 28, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id R103276

Position: Supply Chain SupervisorJob Description:

The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all warehouse functions are done timeously and accurately.

Location: Shoprite Centurion DryContract Type: PermanentMinimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Clear understanding of WMS
• Experience in a Logistics and Distribution environment
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• 6 months or more experience
• Must be familiar with WMS

Qualification:

• Grade 12

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor attendance of all staff;
• Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE;
• Administer leave for all employees in the shift;
• Responsible for all Forward Planning;
• Ensure that Training, Performance management, and succession planning of the TES Supervisors are in place;
• Compile Daily complement report and send to ADFusion Shift Manager;
• Ensure all toolbox tasks are completed before the shift starts;
• Ensure the shift runs well and queries are dealt with timeously in liaison with ADfusion Shift Manager; ensure that process compliance is checked;
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to;
• Ensure Housekeeping is done at the end of each shift;
• Ensure Cycle count is accurately done on each shift;
• Ensure registers are completed every day for every shift;
• Ensure that staff admin is accurate;
• Ensure employees are paid the correct rates;
• Monitor the Clock in the Report;
• Manage Overtime worked and scheduled;
• Manage Incentives;
• Provide daily feedback to the Client;
• Attend daily planning meetings with the client;
• Provide feedback on training;
• Provide feedback on staff complement;
• Provide feedback on KPAs met and missed.

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