Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist

Job title:
Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist

Job Location: Kwa Zulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline: January 11

A highly capable Raw Material Supply Chain Specialist is required to manage all inbound raw materials, bulk liquid scheduling, and warehousing activities for the Durban operation.

This role oversees raw material receipts, stock control, batch tracking, treacle reconciliation, supplier liaison, and FSSC / ISO compliance while ensuring accurate system processing and best-practice warehouse operations.

You will lead key store personnel, maintain electronic specifications and supplier documentation, manage waste control areas, oversee warehouse equipment maintenance, and support inbound commodity management.

The role also drives Material Replenishment Planning for both the Durban and Johannesburg sites, ensuring that all raw materials are procured, delivered, stored, and issued in accordance with operational requirements.

• BCom Degree, ideally in Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 5 years' supply chain / warehousing experience (FMCG advantageous)
• Advanced data analytics skills
• High proficiency in ERP systems (Syspro, Translution preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills essential (macros, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, pivot tables; Power BI beneficial)
• Strong stock control, reconciliation, and inventory management capability
• Ability to manage audits, food safety documentation, and compliance
• A structured, analytical, and detail-driven working style
• Ability to think strategically, as this role will grow into a strategic role