Job Description

Company: Komatsu South Africa
Business Unit: South Africa
Division: Head Office
Department: SA Reman
Location: H.O. Reman
Reference Number: 7899
Grading: D4
EE Position
Introduction
Komatsu South Africa seeks a skilled Supply Chain Manager for the Remanufacturing department in Germiston. The role focuses on optimising the supply chain for remanufactured components, ensuring sustainability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours Supply Chain Management (NQF 8)
• B.Eng. Industrial Engineering (Advantage)

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing/engineering/earthmoving/automotive supply chain environment.
• At least 4 years in a leadership role
• Technical engineering background (advantageous)

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license (Essential)
• Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Advanced)
• SAP (SRM, FSCM, MM, BI) (Advanced)
• KAfH WMS (Advantage)

Role Summary
Key Responsibilities

• Component Supply & Inner Parts Planning: Oversee planning and procurement of remanufactured components and inner parts, coordinating with branches and end users for both new and remanufactured components.
• Core Returns & Reverse Logistics: Manage core return processes, including collection, assessment, and reverse logistics for used components to be remanufactured.
• Inventory Management & Optimisation: Implement inventory optimisation and reduction strategies for remanufacturing parts and remanufactured components focusing on efficiency, sustainability and cost efficiency/ reduction.
• Component Pricing & Warehouse Management: Develop and monitor component pricing models for remanufactured products. Lead warehouse management, ensuring efficient storage and handling of parts and remanufactured components.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Manage internal sustainability targets, including ESG compliance and waste elimination in remanufacturing supply chain operations.

Additional Duties

• Develop Reman Supply chain, inventory and warehousing policy & procedures, and associate KPIs in conjunction with leadership.
• Perform data analytics to uncover trends, gather continuous improvement feedback at all levels, facilitate problem resolution
• Conduct inventory and cost analyses and develop dashboards for KPI measurement in conjunction with Business Improvement Manager.
• Monitor and maintain master data integrity, stock count accuracy, and compliance with supplier agreements.
• Lead warehousing operations, ensuring adherence to SHEQ and financial control processes.
• Propose and implement plans and budgets for the supply chain function and projects.
• Report on logistics and warehousing operations, conduct supplier performance analyses and take corrective action where necessary in terms of logistics and on-time performance.

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In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.
Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks
Only online applications will be considered
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position
Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

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