Job Description

Our large Pinetown food manufacturing and packing client requires a Supply Chain Manager to lead, develop, and optimise all aspects of the supply chain, across four operational sites. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and will be expected to deliver strategic and operational leadership across the supply chain to meet business objectives.
Education and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Degree
• At least 10 years' experience in FMCG supply chain roles, with proven people management experience
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes, HACCP & FSSC 22000, ISO standards
• Strong computer literacy and systems experience

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to operational and financial targets
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team, including Demand & Supply Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Warehouse, and Shuttle Truck staff.
• Drive the optimisation of WMS (Warehouse Management System) tools to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Drive the optimisation of Planning to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Planning & Procurement:
• Oversee demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal material availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead and monitor all procurement activities for production materials, negotiating with suppliers for best value, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure planning system implementation and continuous improvement to enhance production PVA and inventory accuracy.

Warehousing & Inventory Control

• Ensure all warehousing activities adhere to HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Drive 5S and health & safety culture in all warehouse operations, maintaining excellent housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Manage warehouse layouts for optimal space utilisation, safe storage, FEFO, and batch traceability.
• Enforce tight controls on inventory movements, ensuring accuracy through reconciliations, monthly counts, and WMS adherence.

Logistics & Shuttle Truck Management

• Direct and manage shuttle truck operations between four sites, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and compliant transportation of materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and improve FMX Driver Behaviour, ensuring OHS compliance and efficient PIT (Power Industrial Truck) utilisation.
• Manage PIT maintenance within budget.

People & Performance Management

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, driving upskilling and succession planning. Ensure adequate cover for staff out of office.
• Set and monitor KPIs.
• Support staff to achieve targets in EBITDA, PVA, labour utilisation, Cost, OHS, and other performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and accountability.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Reliability and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to coordinate and control complex, multi-site operations.

For more information please contact:
Kerry Richmond

Skills Required