Supply Chain Manager

About the Company

Responsible for end-to-end supply planning of new passenger vehicles in South Africa market: demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supply allocation and logistics coordination. Balance sales availability target, inventory cost and supply constraints (FBU import / CKD assembly).

About the Role

Responsible for end-to-end supply planning of new passenger vehicles in South Africa market: demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, supply allocation and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling 12-month demand forecast for passenger vehicle models & variants; run forecast accuracy analysis, support monthly S&OP.
• Monitor national finished vehicle inventory pool, DIOH, aged stock, slow-moving units; recommend stock optimisation actions.
• Generate supply allocation plan: FBU import order / CKD build schedule, align with forecast and inventory target.
• Coordinate with logistics & 3PL team on port receiving, vehicle distribution to dealer network, track delivery lead time & exceptions.
• Maintain planning master data in SAP; prepare weekly/monthly supply chain KPI report (forecast accuracy, stock availability, inventory turn, logistics cost).
• Manage risks: supply delay, port congestion, stock imbalance, obsolete vehicle risk, develop contingency plan.
• Cross-functional alignment with Sales, Dealer Operations, Finance, Logistics and Production/CKD team.

Qualifications

• BCom Supply Chain / Operations Management

Required Skills

• 3+ years automotive supply chain planning experience, passenger vehicle OEM is preferred
• Hands-on SAP / ERP, advanced Excel, forecasting & inventory analysis
• Working knowledge of SA FBU import, customs, vehicle 3PL transport & dealer network model
• Strong English business communication; data-driven, problem solving

Preferred Skills

• None specified

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.