Supply Chain Optimisation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain optimisation across Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies, including supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing and cost optimisation
• Drive warehouse and inventory optimisation, including WMS processes, stock controls, inventory accuracy and working-capital efficiency
• Manage strategic supplier and supply chain contracts, negotiating favourable commercial terms while maintaining service, quality and continuity of supply
• Identify inefficiencies across the supply chain and implement sustainable process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Manage multimodal logistics across Road, Rail and Sea Freight, including SADC regional movements, imports and exports
• Apply practical knowledge of INCOTERMS, FCL/LCL shipments and international freight requirements
• Strengthen supplier performance, service levels and overall supply-chain resilience
• Ensure strong corporate governance and compliance, including B-BBEE, environmental requirements, ISO standards and quality controls
• Lead and develop supply chain teams while partnering closely with operational, commercial and senior management stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• CIPS qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5-6 years' Supply Chain experience
• At least 2-3 years' management experience
• Strong background within Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing environments, ideally Steel, Chemical or similarly complex operations
• Demonstrated experience across Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing and Logistics
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation capability
• Practical exposure to SADC regional logistics, imports/exports and multimodal freight
• Working knowledge of SAP, SYSPRO or SAGE
• Microsoft Dynamics exposure would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and quality-driven operating environments

The Person We're Looking For

The successful individual will be solutions-driven, resilient and decisive, with strong people-management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

This is not a purely strategic desk-based position. The organisation is looking for someone who can develop the strategy, get close to the operation and ensure execution delivers measurable results.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the organisation's supply chain operates - from supplier and commercial strategy through to inventory, warehouse performance and final logistics execution.

Interested in taking ownership of a complex end-to-end Supply Chain and driving its next level of optimisation? Apply now for a confidential discussion.