Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement and supply chain function.
• Oversee factory procurement, material planning, and inventory management.
• Source raw materials, fabrics, trims, and other production-related materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and commercial agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance in line with quality and delivery standards.
• Manage freight costs, logistics, shipping, transportation, and storage activities.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and monitor inventory movements to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Oversee purchasing processes, including quotations, purchase orders, and on-time deliveries.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and finance teams to align material availability with business requirements.
• Forecast material demand and implement effective supply planning strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the supply chain team.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate reporting and maintain supply chain documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–6 years' experience in a senior Supply Chain or Procurement role.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Recent/current experience within the clothing, textile, or protective wear manufacturing industry is preferred
• Proven experience sourcing materials and negotiating with international suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain best practices.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Syspro or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Sound understanding of foreign currencies and international logistics.
• Strong leadership, organisational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to relocate to Ladysmith if not currently based in the area.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.