21/10/2026
Apply Now: Supply Chain Manager
Based in Cape Town (operating standard full-time business hours), the Supply Chain Manager / Director joins the executive leadership team of an established FMCG manufacturing organisation to oversee end-to-end operations from raw material sourcing to final customer delivery, driving S&OP alignment, procurement, warehousing, and inventory optimisation. R100k - R130k per month.
Responsibilities:
You will lead the monthly cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process across commercial, marketing, operations, and NPD teams, unifying forecasts to eliminate silos and maintain customer service levels above 92%.
The role involves overseeing inventory control, warehouse footprint, shipping logistics, and freight clearing to reduce warehouse space requirements by 10%, minimize write-offs, eliminate excess stock, and safeguard product shelf-life and traceability.
You will direct end-to-end supplier management—including international partner selection, contract negotiations, and co-packer relations—while establishing multi-tier supplier contingency plans and mentoring procurement and warehousing teams on internal GRV systems.
Requirements:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
A minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience within FMCG or manufacturing is required, including at least 3 years directing cross-functional teams at a senior management tier.
Proven expertise in executing structured S&OP frameworks, international supplier negotiations, working-capital optimization, and risk mitigation/product recall protocols is essential.
Practical proficiency with ERP platforms, MRP systems, warehouse management tools, and Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis and modeling) is mandatory.
A relevant postgraduate qualification, professional certifications (CIPS, CSCP, CPIM), and formal training in S&OP or continuous improvement methodologies are highly preferred.
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