My client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Commercial Manager: Supply Chain to join their company in Pinetown.Duties include:Supply Chain Planning & StrategyManagement of working capital investment in stock to company parameters, including slow moving and dead stock.Finished goods planning for divisions with the relevant people ensuring no stock outs and short supplies.Efficient raw material inventory management ensuring the right amount is available at the right time to reduce working capital impact.Drive Just-in-time principles and continuous improvements to eliminate waste and streamline processes.Procurement and Vendor ManagementSupplier Assessments – Ensuring quality, cost and delivery requirements are met.Supplier Contract management – Negotiation of contracts, Service Level Agreements, MOU's, LeasesDrive organisational cost and savings projects across the supply chain.Risk Management & MitigationIdentify, manage, and mitigate risks in the purchasing and production planning departments.Diversify suppliers where practical to reduce dependency on a single source.Contingency planning to ensure alternative strategies in case of unexpected event.Monitoring the adherence to ISO 9001/FSSC22000 supply chain procedures across the group and amongst suppliers where relevantData Analysis Identify patterns and trends to optimize processes to improve overall efficiency.Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, supplier on-time delivery and lead times, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.Analyze market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in supply chain management, staying updated on best practices and innovations to drive continuous improvement.Leadership & TrainingLead cross-functional teams and projects, driving process improvements, system implementations, and change management initiatives to enhance capabilities and performance.Provide leadership and mentorship to team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and collaboration.Ability to create and develop training material to train the relevant parts of the business. Minimum Requirements: A CIMA qualification or Bcom Honours Degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management.Have at least 4-5 years' experience in a commercial supply chain role and at least 3 years in a management role.Proficient with SAP is advantageous.Strong / proven negotiation skills.Strong planning and organising skills.An ability to influence others.Be a problem solver.Be enthusiastic, positive, and self-energized
