Senior Manager: Supply Chain

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012270/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client in the mining/production industry is seeking a Senior Manager for their Supply Chain department.
This role takes care of procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehousing, transportation and planning and optimisation.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

B Tech / Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management/Logistics or similar.
Post graduate qualification in Business Management advantageous.
8 to 12 years in supply chain management in the manufacturing industry.
7 to 10 years senior management experience.

Responsibilities:
Technical management

Manage critical integration points in the supply chain, including P&O, inbound, and outbound logistics, by conducting audits, assessing risks at each integration point, defining risk mitigation strategies, and overseeing implementation to ensure optimal supply chain performance.
Ensure the application and achievement of long-term mass balance by implementing monthly and annual inventory management practices, setting and maintaining standards and targets, ensuring timely availability and delivery of supplies, monitoring the upkeep of equipment and machinery, and efficiently deploying resources as required.
Manage and oversee the maintenance of relevant ISO certifications within the supply chain function by conducting audits, reviewing compliance reports, addressing non-conformities, resolving recurring issues, and ensuring adherence to ISO standards at all times.

Operational planning and management

Develop the departmental operations plan by understanding the strategy, developing the plan including all projects and key performance measures and submitting plans for approval annually and as required.

Other areas of responsibility:

Strategic management
Policy and procedure management
Budget and financial management
Risk management
SHE management
Stakeholder management
People management

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