57 Supply Chain Manager jobs in Johannesburg

A leading food manufacturing company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Plant Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the scheduling & logistics team, including materials purchasing planning, production scheduling, inventory management, product life cycle change management, disposals, risk and SLOB management, and master data governance. Identify and implement improvements to working practices to improve efficiency, performance and reliability in the supply chain, including vendor management, seasonality and promotions planning and supplier inventory planning. These activities should deliver expected PPOF, PPLF, PTP and PR agreed-on targets, which in collaboration with Central Supply Planning deliver Customer Services levels.
• 100% Engagement: Drive the team to a culture of total employee ownership by effectively managing systems to drive empowerment and engagement for all Employees and promoting active participation in learning and continuous improvement activities. This includes Building the capability of the workforce separately, Employee development and coaching in behaviours and competency development, as well as management of daily, weekly, and monthly review processes.
• Responsible for all systems monitoring and enhancements (SAP), system training and core power users. Main lead into McCormick IT for technical enhancements/changes.
• Responsible for the tactical and strategic factory materials and inventory plans, set targets, and manage year-on-year stock value/inventory turnover improvements to support Supply Chain targets. Input into the S&OP process at the Site.
• Represent the plant on local, regional and global Supply Chain projects, with regard to Commercialisation, CCI and engineering changes. This includes the execution of Commercialization projects and Warehouse work transportation for safety risk.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Management or related field desirable.
• Experience in Production and materials planning, and management required.
• Operations / Supply Chain background and proven track record of target-focused delivery in a fast-paced Operational environment required.
• Working knowledge of cycle count process, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

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Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team at a leading chemical company in the Gauteng region. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Plan and implement supply chain strategies to meet company objectives and goals
2. Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure smooth production operations
3. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of materials
4. Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
5. Collaborate with internal departments, such as production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies
6. Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and cost savings
7. Lead a team of supply chain professionals and provide guidance and support as needed

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management within the chemical industry
3. Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
5. Proven track record of implementing supply chain improvements and cost-saving initiatives
6. Proficiency in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
8. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Job Title: Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 06, 2025

Step into a critical support role that bridges operational excellence and outstanding customer service.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities while ensuring seamless processing of customer queries, quotations, and orders.

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment by driving efficiency, compliance, and team performance.

If you’re looking to contribute to a high-performing operations team while further developing your supply chain leadership capabilities, this role offers the platform to excel.

• Diploma in Supply Chain or related field (NQF 6)

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

• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP
• Hands-on experience in stock management, inventory control, and reporting

• Proven ability to coordinate supply chain tasks, including store control, stock counts, deliveries, and consignment monitoring
• Solid understanding of compliance procedures, risk identification, and regulatory adherence
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to represent the company confidently to stakeholders
• Supervisory skills to manage staff performance, training, and development effectively
• Financial acumen to contribute to budgeting, cost control, and resource optimisation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, high integrity, and strong communication skills

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team at a leading chemical company in the Gauteng region. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Plan and implement supply chain strategies to meet company objectives and goals
2. Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure smooth production operations
3. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of materials
4. Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
5. Collaborate with internal departments, such as production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies
6. Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and cost savings
7. Lead a team of supply chain professionals and provide guidance and support as needed

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management within the chemical industry
3. Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
5. Proven track record of implementing supply chain improvements and cost-saving initiatives
6. Proficiency in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
8. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Territory Supply Chain & Inventory Manager - JHB

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Territory Supply Chain & Inventory Manager to lead inventory and purchasing operations across key territories. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing the supply chain, ensuring accurate stock levels, reducing operational costs, and maintaining a high standard of logistical efficiency. This is a critical leadership role requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving, team management, and strategic planning within a dynamic, multi-territory environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Proven track record in supply chain/inventory management or purchasing.
• Experience in multi-territory operations and warehouse/3PL co-ordination.
• Strong ERP and data analysis proficiency.
• Sound understanding of international logistics, customs compliance, and quality standards.
• Experience handling materials such as electromechanical, ceramic, or plastic components.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent.
• Supply Chain certifications (APICS CSCP/CPIM) preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership with team-building and mentoring capabilities.
• Clear communicator with effective negotiation skills.
• Capable of thriving under pressure with shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Accuracy:

Maintain exceptional stock accuracy across central warehouse, 3PLs, and project sites. Conduct stock and cycle counts, audits, and investigate discrepancies.

• Stock Level Optimization:

Ensure optimal stock levels to meet OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery standards. Prevent stockouts and overstock scenarios.

• On-Time Delivery:

Ensure timely and complete order deliveries in line with service level agreements.

• Cost Efficiency:

Identify and implement supply chain cost-saving initiatives. Negotiate favorable purchasing and logistics terms.

• Demand Planning & Budgeting:

Develop accurate demand forecasts and purchasing budgets. Align stock plans with operational and financial goals.

• Purchasing & Supplier Management:

Manage POs, pricing accuracy, and supplier lead times. Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure quality and compliance.

• Logistics & Distribution:

Co-ordinate inbound logistics and manage customer order fulfillment. Handle customs documentation for international shipments.

• Warehouse Management:

Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch. Manage relationships with 3PL providers and monitor inventory held on project sites. Handle contract labor for warehouse operations and ensure safe practices.

• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Lead warehouse and logistics personnel. Collaborate with QA/QC, Sales, Finance, and NPD/NPI teams to align supply chain operations with business needs.

• Planning & Reporting:

Create demand plans and supply chain forecasts. Report on KPIs such as OTIF, stock accuracy, and budget adherence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Orders Shipped OTIF (On-Time In-Full) | Stock Accuracy Percentage
• Inventory Level Compliance | Purchasing Budget Adherence | Cost Savings Delivered
• Territory Distribution Center Health & Safety Metrics (Green Status)

Salary offer: Negotiable

Reporting to the Chief Operations and IT Officer
ONSITE
SA CITIZEN

PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for managing and controlling the Supply Chain and Annuity Logistics Division, reporting to the Chief Operations and IT Officer. Key responsibilities include planning, forecasting, stock management, and ordering for all product lines, as well as managing shipments, orders, product costings, reporting, supplier relationships, and warehousing. The role also involves investigating variances related to the Supply Chain and Annuity for the finance department, managing parts, consumables, and other annuity streams from a product, sales, operational, and profitability perspective, and overseeing the support team and related functions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Purchasing, forecasting, shipping, and backorder maintenance
• Supplier liaison and relationship building for logistics, annuity, and support desk functions
• Inventory management, including stock control, stock aging, provisions, and stock write-offs
• Management of shipping and warehouse functions
• Management of agent accounts
• Management of weekly and monthly reports and KPIs
• Budget setting and management for annuity, supply chain, and warehousing
• Management of annuity product management and price list management
• Streamlining and managing operational functions for the annuity and support teams
• Oversight of franchise orders, invoicing, stock returns, and credit notes
• Warehouse management and ensuring processes and controls are followed
• Staff and resource management and development
• DOA management
• Departmental JSE control management
• Department ISO management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PURCHASING, FORECASTING, AND BACK-ORDER MAINTENANCE

• Manage the processing of international and local stock orders to suppliers through Athena, using partner portals for web-based orders.
• Ensure signatures are obtained as required by the clients DOA on purchase requisitions before placing orders.
• Place weekly sea freight shipments every Wednesday and airfreight shipments as needed.
• Use the clients stock management application to replenish stock and determine forecasts based on lead times, seasonality, and phase-in/phase-out processes.
• Track order statuses and report discrepancies/amendments to key staff.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to ensure adequate sales and stock-on-hand days.
• Control backorders, maintaining ETD/ETAs and providing accurate updates.

SUPPLIER LIAISON AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

• Communicate with suppliers regarding all business lines related to the Supply Chain and Annuity functions.
• Manage local and overseas orders and track the status of goods listed on purchase orders or placed via the direct-to-franchise purchasing menu on Athena.
• Inquire about stock availability, backorders, new products, and ETAs.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with Annuity and Marketing product managers.
• Coordinate with the Shipping Costing Controller regarding stock arrivals and container delivery sequences based on urgent requirements.
• Manage forecasting processes through meetings, stock movement reports, and data from Just Enough.
• Prepare and consolidate write-off reports for final approval.
• Regularly update on shipment irregularities, schedules, and delays.
• Ensure accuracy in goods in transit and all costings, and conduct investigations as needed.

MANAGEMENT OF SHIPPING AND WAREHOUSE FUNCTIONS

• Oversee shipping and warehousing functions and manage shipping staff.
• Manage warehouse operations and reporting.

MANAGEMENT OF AGENT ACCOUNTS

• Review reconciliations for all companies providing services.
• Verify applicable rates for invoiced amounts.
• Ensure proper documentation is in place for any discrepancies in charges.
• Conduct bi-annual rate comparisons and negotiate rates.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY REPORTS AND KPIs

• Run daily PO exception and outstanding supplier reports, investigate inconsistencies, and correct data in the clients ERP application (Athena).
• Produce monthly overview reports of shipments and freight values by the first week of the new month.
• Report on relevant KPIs, provide detailed explanations for any unmet KPIs, and compile financial summaries for board reports.
• Report on various stock segments and manage necessary reports.

BUDGET SETTING AND MANAGEMENT

• Manage, set, and calculate budgets for Annuity, franchise Annuity, Supply Chain, and Warehousing.
• Report on Annuity Budget performance.

ANNUITY PRODUCT AND PRICE LIST MANAGEMENT

• Oversee Annuity Product Management and ensure correct loading onto Athena.
• Understand product types and their impact on Franchise Fees.
• Facilitate communication between Annuity and Product Marketing teams.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and ensure accurate pricing updates on Athena.
• Ensure bulk uploads are approved and signed off in line with DOA and JSE controls.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION MANAGEMENT

• Explore opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and automate manual processes.
• Update and improve processes related to job descriptions and streamline functions and services.

FRANCHISE QUERIES, ORDERS, INVOICING, STOCK RETURNS, AND CREDIT NOTES

• Ensure processes and controls are followed.
• Manage support team performance for timely and accurate feedback.
• Oversee invoicing, stock returns, and credit notes in line with DOA.

PROCESS & STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Develop and improve processes to enhance internal and franchise functions.
• Ensure adherence to processes and controls.
• Focus on continuous efficiency improvements and staff development.

ISO MANAGEMENT

• Update ISO procedures and objectives for the department.

Our client, a growing FMCG company, is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager: Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience within a Factory environment.

Education:

• Finance Degree
• CIMA preferred

• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience within a similar position
• Experience within FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharmaceutical
• Experience working on SAP
• Advanced Excel skills

• Preparation of Opex Budget Variance Report - Monthly MIS to management for highlighting overruns if any.
• IRR of Capex and Post Capex monitoring of actual results
• Open PO: GRIR Ageing <10 Days, Month End Provisions for Open PO & Schedule
• Audit: Internal & External Audits
• Trial Balance Review: Both P&L and B/S GL’s with detailed analysis of Schedules with Ageing
• Ensure advance payments are followed up with invoices and accounting
• Automation: Assessment cycles correction
• TDC: Total Delivered Costs
• MPV: Material Price Variance

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Duty Manager

Location : Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements

1. Education : Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related (NQF Level 5).
2. Experience : At least 2 years in Airline or Freight industry.
3. Training :

Customer Service, Supervisory / Management, Report Writing

• Winfreight (Operations & Finance)
• Regulated Training : Dangerous Goods Cat 6, AVSEC L3, Airside Induction, Live Animals, Lithium Batteries, Infectious Substances, Perishable Cargo, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems
• Other : Flexible to work shifts, overtime, and travel nationally. Driver’s License & own car.

Key Skills & Behaviors

• Administrative, Planning, Communication, Time Management
• Professional, customer-centric, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, self-motivated

Core Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day air cargo operations, ensure on-time, safe, and efficient workflow
2. Allocate resources and manage shifts to maintain operational standards
3. Monitor and enforce safety, security, and quality protocols (e.g., daily security briefings, report incidents, check compliance with hazardous materials, PPE checks)
4. Lead and develop staff : manage rosters, ensure training compliance, handle employee performance, discipline, and attendance
5. Maintain excellent customer and supplier service; promptly address and resolve cargo discrepancies or complaints
6. Conduct inspections of operational equipment and facilities; coordinate repairs and escalate issues
7. Ensure accurate documentation, compliance with cargo acceptance and processing standards, maintain audit readiness
8. Keep operational areas clean and organized

Note : Candidates must show compliance management, people leadership, customer service focus, and working knowledge of air cargo or similar regulated environments.