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Project Procurement Management Professional Join to apply for the Project Procurement Management Professional role at Innomotics Project Procurement Management Professional Join to apply for the Project Procurement Management Professional role at Innomotics Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job ID: 4092Location:Midrand, ZA, 1685We are looking for a Project Procurement Management Professional (f/m/d) to join our team at Innomotics – A Siemens Business.Your change engine.Motors and drives are our business redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion – in e-motion. We are the “we” in power – and we can empower you.15,000 and counting.Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? That’s us! Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, let’s go!Your future role.Participates in project/sales meetings as project core team member to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes. Establishes proper sourcing and Procurement processes and controls all Procurement resources and activities in the project. Analyzes customer inquiries during bid preparation / opportunity management phases and exactly understands the customer's functional needs in order to include (supplier) innovations. Supports project calculation with reliable material cost data. Analyzes scope of supply and contract agreements, carries out risk analyses and introduces negotiation recommendations. Analyzes sales and operations planning in respect of starting / new projects, assessing and controlling of material costs within the whole project business in order to ensure the involvement of Procurement. Drives Procurement strategies in projects and ensures their implementation. Heads up contractual and price negotiations and/or supports the specialist buyers responsible for particular material fields. Your profile.The basis of your success is a completed Completed Relevant Supply Chain Qualification. Building on this, you have already gained 3 to 5 years of professional experience various supply chain fields. 3 - 5 years SAP Experience Advanced Excel Skills Make your mark in our exciting world. #Join Reliable Motion #Team InnomoticsAs an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Machinery Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Innomotics by 2x Get notified about new Procurement Specialist jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Johannesburg Metropolitan Area 1 week ago Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 5 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days ago Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Contracts Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days ago Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA Meredale, Gauteng, South Africa 5 days ago Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 4 days ago Corporate Fleet Buyer (B2 B Purchases) - Automotive Strategic Sourcing Specialist Facilities Management City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 9 hours ago Buyer / Procurement (Truck spares & parts) Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa 3 hours ago Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Buyer - Upholstery Manufacturing at Calgan Lounge (Pty) LTD Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 4 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month ago Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month ago Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa 5 months ago Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa 3 weeks ago Clayville, Gauteng, South Africa ZAR10,000.00-ZAR15,000.00 3 hours ago Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Junior Buyer / Sourcing Assistant – Plant Procurement (Mid Entry ) Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2 weeks ago Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 4 months ago Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 3 months ago Procurement Manager Raw Materials and Packaging We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Listing reference: click_021057

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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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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Monthly Basic Salary (Company pension fund contribution, Market related)

Paarl: My client, a national leader in the food science industry, is seeking to employ a Supply Chain Coordinator to join its team. If you are eager to join a dynamic organisation focused on innovation and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Purpose of the Role: To take full responsibility for stock control within a manufacturing and warehouse environment, ensuring accuracy of inventory and supporting the supply chain. This role is key to maintaining stock efficiency, optimising warehouse performance, and driving continuous improvements across sites in Cape Town and Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Oversee and manage stock control processes across both warehouse locations
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all stock movements including receipts, dispatches, transfers and production ticket entries
• Coordinate and lead all stocktake activities, from full counts to cycle counts and variance investigations
• Maintain and improve warehouse management systems to ensure real-time traceability
• Analyse stock data using Excel and ERP/WMS tools to support operational decisions
• Implement layout and storage optimisation initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency
• Collaborate with procurement, production and logistics to ensure alignment of stock levels and flow
• Champion best practices in stock control to meet operational performance targets

Criteria

• BCom degree, preferably in Logistics or Finance
• 5 years’ experience in stock control, warehouse coordination or related logistics role
• FMCG or manufacturing background advantageous
• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (e.g. Paradigm, Syspro, NetSuite)
• Experience managing WIP, slow-moving and expiring stock
• Valid driver’s licence with own reliable transport, willing to travel between sites
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Proactive, detail-focused and solutions-driven with a strong sense of initiative

Candidates who reside in close proximity to Klapmuts / Paarl will be considered for this role

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To coordinate orders and provide administrative support to the Supply Chain and Sales team to facilitate the productivity of the Processing of Orders.

Responsibilities

• Receive all sales orders and process on the Cella system
• Upload orders to the external warehouse order fulfilment system. Ensure stock is allocated and rotated according to agreed standards
• Support the sourcing of new suppliers and grow the relationship with current suppliers to achieve savings and business GP objectives
• Identify and drive opportunities for improvements in terms of service improvement and overall cost reduction for the complete supply chain
• Drive price variances to the minimum and support any inventory initiatives
• Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers ensuring backorders products are delivered on time, resolve any queries and escalate any concerns.
• Capturing of all purchase orders and jobs in Syspro & sending them to manufactures and suppliers
• Maintain an efficient supplier database and current pricing matrix
• Support any supplier pricing improvement projects
• 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
• Process customer credits according to procedures

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Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Coordination

• Receive and capture stock in the SAP system and ensure accurate distribution.
• Perform operational tasks including stores control, stock counts, deliveries, inventory tracking, handling damages, and managing redundant stock.
• Monitor and control consignment stock.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the Operations Manager and executive team.
• Ensure quotes from suppliers are obtained and approved.
• Create and manage the schedule for the Driver / Messenger and communicate daily tasks.
• Raise purchase requisitions for imported stock and distribution via SAP.
• Ensure accurate creation and management of item codes in SAP.
• Arrange staff training and meetings, and record minutes as needed.
• Coordinate the check and charge process.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns within the scope of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and procedures, with a focus on preventing wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Represent the organization in meetings with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Resolve customer and operational issues with professionalism and integrity.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure all direct reports have signed performance agreements and goals.
• Conduct quarterly performance appraisals and identify areas for development.
• Collaborate with HR to implement development and training initiatives.
• Address employee relations issues promptly and fairly.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of financial resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure it aligns with budgets and guidelines.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field (NQF Level 6).

Experience

• Up to 5 years’ experience in a supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Capable of supervising and developing others.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a resilient mindset.

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