Supply Chain and Inventory Manager

The Supply Chain and Inventory Manager will lead inventory planning, stock accuracy, and material flow across the business. The role is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available, in the right quantities, at the right time to support manufacturing operations, using Syspro MRP as the core planning tool.

The primary focus of this position is to optimize inventory levels, improve stock turns, reduce overstocked lines, and ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of components to the factory, while coordinating logistics and selected offshore supply activities.

• Stakeholders: sales, operations, and logistics partners
• Supply Chain Planning & MRP:
  Own, implement and continuously improve the Syspro MRP system to support accurate demand planning, material requirements, and replenishment decisions
• Inventory Control & Accuracy
• Factory Supply & OTIF Performance:
  Ensure reliable, on-time, and in-full delivery of components to the factory.
• Supplier & Inbound Supply Coordination
• Reporting, Risk & Continuous Improvement
• Health and Safety

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, inventory management, or materials planning roles.
• Min of 5 years of hands-on experience with Syspro MRP.
• Proven track record in improving stock accuracy, inventory turns, and factory supply performance.
• Working knowledge of inbound logistics and import processes.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

This role will suit a Supply Chain professional who is at expert level in the use and implementation of Syspro, as this is the key tool used in the business. Someone who is hands on with a solution based mindset, and the energy and impetus to implement systems across the supply chain.

This role is based in the factory in City Deep, JHB.