A leading food manufacturing company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Plant Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the scheduling & logistics team, including materials purchasing planning, production scheduling, inventory management, product life cycle change management, disposals, risk and SLOB management, and master data governance. Identify and implement improvements to working practices to improve efficiency, performance and reliability in the supply chain, including vendor management, seasonality and promotions planning and supplier inventory planning. These activities should deliver expected PPOF, PPLF, PTP and PR agreed-on targets, which in collaboration with Central Supply Planning deliver Customer Services levels.
• 100% Engagement: Drive the team to a culture of total employee ownership by effectively managing systems to drive empowerment and engagement for all Employees and promoting active participation in learning and continuous improvement activities. This includes Building the capability of the workforce separately, Employee development and coaching in behaviours and competency development, as well as management of daily, weekly, and monthly review processes.
• Responsible for all systems monitoring and enhancements (SAP), system training and core power users. Main lead into McCormick IT for technical enhancements/changes.
• Responsible for the tactical and strategic factory materials and inventory plans, set targets, and manage year-on-year stock value/inventory turnover improvements to support Supply Chain targets. Input into the S&OP process at the Site.
• Represent the plant on local, regional and global Supply Chain projects, with regard to Commercialisation, CCI and engineering changes. This includes the execution of Commercialization projects and Warehouse work transportation for safety risk.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Management or related field desirable.
• Experience in Production and materials planning, and management required.
• Operations / Supply Chain background and proven track record of target-focused delivery in a fast-paced Operational environment required.
• Working knowledge of cycle count process, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene at (***)***-****.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team at a leading chemical company in the Gauteng region. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the entire supply chain process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement supply chain strategies to meet company objectives and goals
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure smooth production operations
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of materials
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and cost savings
• Lead a team of supply chain professionals and provide guidance and support as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management within the chemical industry
• Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry trends
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of implementing supply chain improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Hire Resolve is currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our client in the manufacturing industry. As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible to manage the manufacturing engineering, logistics, SHE, and production operations. Oversees the plans, designs and maintenance of the manufacturing facility. 

 

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage performance metrics and network relationships to meet safety, service, quality, and cost targets; resolve quality, service, and cost issues.
• Forecast demand and supply to ensure availability of materials, products, and services.
• Develop cost forecasts or standard cost lists for materials and services.
• Set goals and objectives for the supply chain function, create procedures for workflow control, and implement a lean supply chain environment.
• Focus on operational process improvement, deploy Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and identify cost reduction opportunities to drive financial performance.
• Establish and achieve annual budget targets with a focus on reducing year-over-year costs.
• Develop and deploy strategies to eliminate losses and align annual operating plans with the supply chain strategy.
• Communicate and reinforce site plans throughout the organization.
• Manage third-party manufacturing and logistics vendors, evaluate their performance, and work cross-functionally with procurement and logistics.
• Represent supply chain locations in new product introductions and acquisition integrations.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and legislation across all locations.
• Create a safe working environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicate master pricing and service agreements to operating units.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Code of Conduct policies and provide ethical leadership.
• Select, train, develop, and retain Supply Chain associates in line with company standards.
• Develop a robust succession plan for key reporting positions.
• Build and maintain communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality and service issues.
• Participate proactively in the Sales, Operations

Requirements:

• A degree in engineering, supply chain, business, management, or a related qualification is preferred but not essential.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Supply Chain Manager or in a related role, with a focus on production and materials planning and management, is essential within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of target-focused delivery in a fast-paced operational environment is required.
• Experience with the cycle count process and working knowledge of SAP or a related ERP system is necessary.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Computer literate with strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience in both warehouse and manufacturing industries is required.
• 4-5 years of experience in planning is needed.

 

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today; contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls or Thomas Staceyat Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: *****@*****.co.za

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.