Inventory and Supply Chain Superintendent

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for an Inventory and Supply Chain Superintendent in the FMCG sector.

Key Performance Areas

• The Inventory and Supply Chain Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the organization’s inventory and supply chain functions.
• The incumbent will be responsible to ensure the smooth flow of goods and materials, manage warehouse operations and co-ordinate the efforts of internal stakeholders.
• This role ensures accurate inventory management, and the optimization of the supply chain to meet the company’s operational and financial goals.
• The Superintendent will work closely with suppliers, vendors, logistics teams, and other internal departments to enhance supply chain performance and ensure timely delivery of products.
• The incumbent's responsibility will be to establish, update and maintain all records and procedures.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of all forklifts.
• The incumbent will provide leadership and guidance to all supervisors and planners for optimal material levels, cost control and savings, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to inventory and supply chain.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for initiating and chairing hearings.
• Further responsibilities will include the adherence to the occupational health and safety act, the quality system and training of subordinates.
• Good IR skills would be to the incumbent's advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• The successful candidate will have a degree qualification in supply chain management, inventory or cost and management accounting qualification.
• At least 3 years previous experience in inventory or supply chain is essential.
• The individual should have strong analytical, planning and excellent problem-solving skills.
• The candidate should have excellent computer skills especially in Excel, Word, Outlook and BC (Business Central) and should have the ability to communicate, supervise, control, manage, instruct and lead others to effectively meet all objectives related to inventory and supply chain.
• The candidate must have experience in chairing disciplinary hearings and addressing internal discipline, have a valid driver's license, own transport and willing to work overtime and on public holidays.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.