Commercial Manager: Supply Chain

1 week ago


Durban, South Africa Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd TA MPC Recruitment Group EC Full time

My client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Commercial Manager: Supply Chain to join their company in Pinetown.

Duties include:

  • Supply Chain Planning & Strategy
  • Management of working capital investment in stock to company parameters, including slow moving and dead stock.
  • Finished goods planning for divisions with the relevant people ensuring no stock outs and short supplies.
  • Efficient raw material inventory management ensuring the right amount is available at the right time to reduce working capital impact.
  • Drive Just-in-time principles and continuous improvements to eliminate waste and streamline processes.
  • Procurement and Vendor Management
  • Supplier Assessments – Ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.
  • Supplier Contract management – Negotiation of contracts, Service Level Agreements, MOU’s, Leases
  • Drive organisational cost and savings projects across the supply chain.
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks in the purchasing and production planning departments.
  • Diversify suppliers where practical to reduce dependency on a single source.
  • Contingency planning to ensure alternative strategies in case of unexpected event.
  • Monitoring the adherence to ISO 9001/FSSC22000 supply chain procedures across the group and amongst suppliers where relevant
  • Data Analysis
  • Identify patterns and trends to optimize processes to improve overall efficiency.
  • Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, supplier on-time delivery and lead times, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Analyze market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in supply chain management, staying updated on best practices and innovations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Leadership & Training
  • Lead cross-functional teams and projects, driving process improvements, system implementations, and change management initiatives to enhance capabilities and performance.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and collaboration.
  • Ability to create and develop training material to train the relevant parts of the business.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

  • A CIMA qualification or Bcom Honours Degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management.
  • Have at least 4-5 years’ experience in a commercial supply chain role and at least 3 years in a management role.
  • Proficient with SAP is advantageous.
  • Strong / proven negotiation skills.
  • Strong planning and organising skills.
  • An ability to influence others.
  • Be a problem solver.
  • Be enthusiastic, positive, and self-energized


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