Supply Chain Manager; Divisional Job Midrand area,South Africa,Supply Chain/Logistics

Position: Supply Chain Manager (Divisional
DBN
000373 – Supply Chain Manager (Divisional)- Midrand

Purpose of the job: The purpose of this Senior positions is to oversee and optimize a centralized distribution supply chain structure across the corporate group.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Procurement Logistics, Supply chain or similar

8–10 years of equivalent-level Supply Chain Management experience.

3+ years in a dedicated Senior Leadership capacity.

Prior practical experience centralising supply chains (including Warehouse, DC, and logistics functions).

Demonstrated experience delivering successful Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations
.

MUST HAVE: Demonstrated expertise in the end-to-end procurement and sales lifecycle of low-voltage electrical systems and related components

Technical Competencies &

Experience:

Supply Chain Centralisation:
Spearhead the integration of a centralised supply chain, aligning warehouse, distribution centre (DC), and logistics operations with a newly deployed Warehouse Management System (WMS).

System Customisation & ERP Integration:
Configure the WMS to match specific business workflows and successfully bridged data flows through seamless integration with enterprise ERP systems.

Data-Driven Management:
Design and extract business-critical operational reports and KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable statistics for DC performance tracking.

Vendor & Cost Optimization:
Structure the implementation to ensure self-sufficiency, drastically reducing reliance on expensive post-launch vendor support through robust initial training frameworks.

Leadership & Professional Development:
Demonstrate a strong track record of managing, mentoring, and directing cross-functional teams to elevate performance and accountability.

Commercial & Financial Acumen:
Balance a client-centric service delivery model with strict financial oversight to control operational costs and drive profitability.

Establish operational capabilities to support the business with:

Importing stock lines to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Exporting goods to customers on a project-specific basis.
Managing merchanting transactions and cross-border trade flows.

Behavioural

Competencies:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

First class communication skills

Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.