Supply Chain Manager

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s supply chain management and operations, including procurement, vendor relations, production, logistics, and distribution. Develops and implements plans for managing supply chain processes for production and operations.

Oversees demand forecasting, supply planning, and procurement to ensure resource requirements are satisfied. Communicates with MD regarding business needs to secure resources needed to satisfy customer demands and ensure on time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, including suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners.
• Schedule and conduct periodic vendor evaluations to ensure adherence to pricing, quality, and contractual agreements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure on-time delivery of quality raw materials, consumables, and departmental requirements.
• Manage and execute the full Stores and Assembly functions, including planning, directing, and resource allocation.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee stock control, address slow-moving and obsolete stock, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Develop and manage the overall supply chain strategy, including forecasting and planning of inventory.
• Implement and sustain a production planning system to ensure on-time, in-full delivery to customers.
• Manage short-term and long-term forecast projections to guide production and inventory planning.
• Maintain detailed records, compile reports, and prepare presentations to support management decision-making.
• Develop effective communication and processes with logistics and transportation vendors.
• Read, interpret, and comply with legal documents such as contracts and import/export agreements.
• Support logistics improvements in inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipping, delivery, and returns processes.
• Control and evaluate distribution channels while managing associated costs.
• Manage end-to-end logistics across the supply chain from procurement to shipment of finished goods.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Display computer literacy across MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5 plus years of experience in supply chain management, preferably operations, warehouse, manufacturing, and purchasing leadership A related degree or pursuing a related degree (NQF 7).

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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