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Supply Chain Executive Howick

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Job Location:

Howick - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supply Chain Executive - Howick
Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Executive to lead and optimise the end-to-end supply chain and support continued growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply chain across procurement planning manufacturing warehousing logistics and distribution
Own supply chain strategy systems processes governance and performance across the Group
Own S&OP aligning demand supply manufacturing inventory and financial plans across Commercial Operations and Finance
Drive OTIF service levels inventory optimisation stock accuracy and Cost of Sales balancing customer service working capital and cost
Oversee manufacturing performance including capacity throughput productivity yield waste and scheduling
Build supply chain capability and capacity to support growth new products channels and geographies
Evaluate manufacturing and warehousing networks capacity and investment requirements to optimise cost and service
Provide strategic oversight of procurement supplier performance logistics and continuity of supply
Build strong executive-level relationships with key customers and suppliers
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and strengthen resilience through alternative sourcing capacity planning and business continuity
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across procurement production engineering and logistics
Partner with the CEO Commercial Director and executive leadership team on strategic supply chain decisions and initiatives

Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Logistics Business Science or related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous
9 years senior supply chain leadership experience ideally within FMCG food or manufacturing
Proven experience managing an end-to-end supply chain including manufacturing planning and plant performance
Strong track record in S&OP demand planning inventory OTIF and supply chain cost management
Experience supporting growth through new products channels geographies or network development
Strong ERP and supply chain systems experience
Experience managing multi-site operations and third-party warehousing/logistics
Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams

Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

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