About the position
Our client is looking for a Planning and Procurement Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have strong operational and strategic experience across procurement and planning within a multinational manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities across sourcing, demand and supply planning, inventory control, customs, and the implementation of the S&OP process.
Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods
- Lead and supervise a team of buyers and planners
- Maintain and optimize inventory levels (value and DIO)
- Conduct monthly inventory reviews with stakeholders
- Implement and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure SLA compliance
- Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to evaluate supply options
- Manage and improve order placement processes for both local and imported goods
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance on aligned targets
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
- Identify and manage supply chain risks with mitigation plans
- Manage own buying portfolio where appropriate
- Monitor price variations and implement corrective actions
- Align local procurement processes with regional/global standards
- Oversee demand and supply planning to meet OTIF targets (>96%)
- Coordinate with Production for RM and packaging supply
- Ensure optimal stock levels at national warehouses
- Oversee imports, customs compliance, clearing and forwarding processes
- Manage third-party service providers and their SLAs
- Lead initiatives to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement
- Produce required reporting for local, regional, and global stakeholders
- Provide insights and analysis on trends and seasonality
- Participate in cross-functional supply chain projects
- Ensure sourcing elements support BBBEE requirements
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and ISO standards
- Manage internal and external audits
- Approve departmental expenses and manage budgets
- Drive achievement of departmental KPIs and financial targets
Requirements:
- Degree in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in procurement and planning
- At least 8 years in a management role
- Proven experience managing a procurement team with 5+ direct reports
- Strong experience implementing and leading the S&OP process
- Knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing planning, customs, and supply chain management
- Proficient in SAP, Syspro, QlikView, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint
- Ability to lead in a global matrix environment and influence at executive level
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a high-pressure environment
- Willingness to be hands-on and work extended hours when required
Benefits:
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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.
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- Planning and Procurement Manager - Adhesive Manufa
- Planning and Procurement Manager - Adhesive Manufa
- Planning and Procurement Manager - Adhesive Manufa
