2 Supply Chain Management jobs in Pinetown

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance.
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making.
• Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes.
• Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Supply Chain Finance portfolio for the Middle East & Türkiye region. The role will coordinate and manage the supply chain budget, forecasting, and performance reporting, delivering actionable insights to drive operational efficiencies and enhance profitability. Additionally, the analyst will provide financial guidance on strategic projects and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Major Accountabilities

As a trusted Finance Partner, you will:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze supply chain performance and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead financial planning activities including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide strategic insights through financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Evaluate working capital strategies, inventory management, and procurement processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models and KPIs to support performance tracking.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support transformation initiatives including capex investments and supply chain optimization.
• Deliver financial evaluations for hire stock capex and MRP.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Operate systems such as SAP, Business Warehouse, and BRACS for robust reporting.
• Prepare impactful presentations for business reviews and global requests.

Qualifications & Experience

• Finance Degree – Essential
• CA(SA) / CIMA Qualified – Desirable
• 3–4 years of analytical business partnering experience in multinational environments
• Experience in Commercial, Supply Chain, or Logistics/FMCG industries
• Proven ability to work in matrix structures and remote teams
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in building dashboards, scorecards, and management reports
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and presenting to executive stakeholders

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong command of financial tools and systems:
• SAP, HFM, IFRS, Management Accounting, Data Analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Project and Change Management experience
• Exposure to systems implementation projects

Hybrid Remote

Active Learning, Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Case Development, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Initiative, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Variance Analysis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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