Overview Hire Resolve's client in the Manufacturing Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng.Responsibilities: Accountable for developing & supporting the execution of operational strategy while ensuring governance and looking at initiatives to significantly improve the value chainTo introduce tools, dashboards, and processes to ensure predictable and sustainable results across the region and maintain outstanding performance in terms of deliverablesSet targets to measure and manage warehousing, distribution, and inventory planning productivityWithin operations identify causes of problems, bottlenecks, and non-value-added activities and initiate corrective and preventative actionsManage stock levels, within planning parameters in terms of annual ABC Analysis, safety stock review, stock replenishment, strategic stocking, and obsolete stockAccountable for delivering the highest standards of warehouse operations, both in-house and nominated 3PL services, that result in cost efficiency and customer satisfactionSupport the global warehousing management strategy, supporting the global operational excellence initiatives while adhering to local compliance within QEHSEnsuring stock count accuracy through cycle counting activitiesManaging SLAs, negotiating costs and pricing with 3PL suppliersManaging the seamless authorization of monthly supplier paymentsSystem owner of Common Systems and managing Common System access reviews Requirements: A minimum of 8-10 years with proven inventory management, freight management, warehouse management, logistics management, and business management, including employment within a multi-national companyA minimum of 5-7 years in a generalist management role with proven leadership experience within a multi-national companyExtensive knowledge of ERP systems, including DOH, COH, DWM, and SysproKnowledge of negotiations with large 3PLsAbility to develop processes and systems to improve operational efficienciesA systematic, logical, and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-makingAbility to present findings and recommendations to the leadership team, management team, regional management team, and structures within an international group matrixBusiness management skills to facilitate effective supply and logistics management to meet profitability targets through managed expendituresStrong customer orientation (both internally and externally) to drive business, strong negotiation skills, strong performance management and strategic planning Benefits: Salary: R1.3Mil/yr – R1.5Mil/yr, salary negotiableFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Training & DevelopmentPaid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable) Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Salary: negotiable.Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedInYou can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV: 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.
