Commercial Manager: Supply Chain

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

Duties include:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 events.
   • Monitoring the adherence to ISO 9001/FSSC22000 supply chain procedures across the group and amongst suppliers where relevant.
4. 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.
5. 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:

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