Supply Chain Head

Reference: Dur000557-Kerry-1

Supply Chain Head
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Level: Senior Management

The Role
A substantial national distribution business is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Head to lead and optimise its centralised distribution and supply chain function.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the Distribution Centre, warehousing, inventory, logistics, WMS, 3PL providers and fleet, supporting an extensive national branch network.
The successful candidate will combine strong strategic supply chain capability with practical operational experience and will have previously played a significant role in establishing, implementing or optimising a centralised distribution model. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Lead the national supply chain and centralised distribution strategy.
• Drive the efficient operation and continuous improvement of the Gauteng Distribution Centre.
• Optimise inventory levels, stock turns and product availability across the branch network.
• Manage DC performance and KPIs through an effective Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Ensure effective integration between the WMS and company ERP systems.
• Develop and improve forecasting, replenishment and inventory management processes.
• Manage and optimise inbound and outbound logistics, including 3PL service providers.
• Develop capability to support imports, exports and project-based supply requirements.
• Review branch and regional warehousing arrangements and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and reduced cost.
• Maintain agreed OTIF service levels while reducing unnecessary stockholding and distribution costs.
• Manage and optimise the company fleet and material-handling assets.
• Establish and monitor cost-to-serve measures to support commercial decision-making.
• Identify and implement supply chain cost-saving and productivity initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop DC and supply chain management teams.
• Support the continued growth of the national branch footprint from a supply chain perspective.
• Contribute to broader company strategy and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years' supply chain management experience, including experience at a comparable senior level.
• At least 3 years' senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing or managing a centralised supply chain and distribution model.
• Strong practical experience across Distribution Centres, warehousing, inventory and logistics.
• Extensive knowledge of WMS systems, including implementation, optimisation, reporting and ERP integration.
• Sound understanding of inventory forecasting, stock turns, OTIF and supply chain performance measures.
• Experience managing 3PL providers and SLAs.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• A strong customer-service orientation combined with a practical, results-driven approach.