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Supply Chain Manager

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics Manufacturing Import & Export
Reference: 2267353

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Vacancy Details

Employer: CME Recruitment

Location: Cape Town

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Type: Full-Time

Our client a leading SABS approved wholesale manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment is looking for a Supply Chain Manager

About the Role

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain processes. Your expertise will ensure efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement in our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the company’s objectives, leveraging TOC principles to optimize throughput.

• Inventory Management: Utilize Dynamic Buffer Management to maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and ensure product availability.

• Demand Planning: Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and align resources accordingly.

• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality of goods. Negotiate costs/rates with suppliers and logistics partners.

• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction with the use of Syspro and OneBeat.

• Performance Monitoring: Set and track KPIs, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement in the supply chain. Enhance supply chain visibility (end to end) using technology

• Quality Assurance and Risk Management: Ensure all products and processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing quality control measures throughout the supply chain to increase customer satisfaction and reduce risk.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team to ensure high performance and adherence to best practices.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Experience with international logistics, customs regulations is essential

• Proficiency in supply chain management software (SYSPRO ERP / OneBeat) or similar software is important.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices such as Dynamic Buffer Management and Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodologies would be advantageous.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in complex supply chains.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

• Leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.