About the position
Are you a strategic Supply Chain professional ready to take ownership of end-to-end procurement, materials flow, and vendor management? Our international client has a vacancy that's right for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Vendor Management
- Manage full-cycle purchasing for stock and non-stock items
- Vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management
- Maintain and update SAP vendor databases
- Oversee supplier contracts and drive BEE procurement initiatives
Stores & Despatch Oversight
- Lead stores and dispatch operations across the business
- Maintain optimal stock levels aligned to working capital targets
- Implement and audit robust stock control and documentation processes
- Manage courier contracts and local transport negotiations
Materials Planning (MRP)
- Leverage SAP for inventory and MRP planning
- Optimize stock holding policies and bin location setups
- Address slow/obsolete stock issues and drive corrective action
- Align regional warehouses with business requirements
Shipping, Clearing & Logistics
- Manage import/export logistics, documentation, and shipping configurations
- Oversee relationships and SLAs with freight and clearing partners
- Ensure accurate costings and alignment with product cost estimates
Reporting & Analytics
- Present regular reports covering stock obsolescence, service levels, inventory counts, and cost impacts
- Track interbranch goods, ABC analysis, and customer-centric KPIs
What You Need to Succeed:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Logistics
- Relevant B-Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing or Materials Management
- Basic SAP knowledge and strong Excel/MS Office proficiency
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Highly numerate, confidential, reliable, and thrives under pressure
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven mindset
Desired Skills:
- Supply chain
- Supply chain planning
- Materials Management
- Demand Planning
- Supply Chain Operations
- Supplier Relationships
- Supply Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cost Savings
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Supply Chain Control
