Raw Materials Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Cape Town Work Type: Office Based Job ID: J107145

About our client:

Our international client enjoys highly reputed brand recognition. This business is a global leader and has enjoyed over 50 years of success. Inspired by athletes they continually push the limits of performance comfort and design. This business is heavily invested in South Africa - you will have access to colleagues who are at the top of their field internationally as well as locally. This is an organisation that supports data-driven decision making and definitely suits a candidate who enjoys critical thinking.

What you will be doing:

Execute monthly / quarterly on-site and off-site stock takes including variance reconciliation and final reporting and conduct continuous cycle counts.
Manage the end-to-end supply of yarn and raw materials including planning and maintaining optimal stock levels.
Oversee the optimal operation and maintenance of the Humidity Room and all internal equipment (e.g. forklift winding machines).
Coordinate all logistics / delivery schedules and drive efficiency initiatives to reduce yarn waste.
Partner with Buyers to develop local and import purchasing plans handle supplier call-offs and maintain the Syspro Purchase Order Book.
Manage the creation and reconciliation of all internal and external production jobs (twisting / dyeing).
Directly supervise staff across Yarn Store Packaging Store Winding Department and related admin ensuring adherence to safety (HSE/Fire) financial procedures and the Code of Conduct.
Provide daily KPI reports to HODs / Planning Manager focusing on Plan vs. Actual performance and daily material shortages / risk lists.

What our client is looking for:

A relevant tertiary Diploma / Degree would be beneficial (Supply Chain Logistics etc.)
5 - 7 years in raw materials / warehousing including 3 years in a supervisory / management role. Experience in manufacturing / textiles is a plus.
Proven ability in inventory control stock takes warehouse management and reconciling stock variances.
Strong knowledge of stock control systems and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Syspro) including Purchase Order Book and stock reporting.
Good understanding of supply chain planning and logistics coordination principles.
Strong Excel and reporting skills coupled with high attention to detail and accuracy in planning / organisation.
Strong leadership / team management capabilities and knowledge of HSE and general warehouse safety standards.
High integrity reliability and accountability especially with high-value inventory. Must be able to work under pressure meet deadlines and have a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adhere to company policies with flexibility to work overtime.

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer do visit our website - Materials Management Inventory Control Stock Takes Warehouse Management Supply Chain Logistics Syspro ERP Yarn Textiles Staff Supervision KPI Reporting

Required Skills:

Raw Materials Management Inventory Control Stock Takes Warehouse Management Supply Chain Logistics Syspro ERP Yarn Textiles Staff Supervision KPI Reporting

Location: Cape Town Work Type: Office Based Job ID: J107145About our client:Our international client enjoys highly reputed brand recognition. This business is a global leader and has enjoyed over 50 years of success. Inspired by athletes they continually push the limits of performance comfort and ...