Planning and Procurement Manager - Adhesive Manufacturing

Description:

Our client is looking for a Planning and Procurement Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have strong operational and strategic experience across procurement and planning within a multinational manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities across sourcing, demand and supply planning, inventory control, customs, and the implementation of the S&OP process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods

• Lead and supervise a team of buyers and planners

• Maintain and optimize inventory levels (value and DIO)

• Conduct monthly inventory reviews with stakeholders

• Implement and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure SLA compliance

• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to evaluate supply options

• Manage and improve order placement processes for both local and imported goods

• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance on aligned targets

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management

• Identify and manage supply chain risks with mitigation plans

• Manage own buying portfolio where appropriate

• Monitor price variations and implement corrective actions

• Align local procurement processes with regional/global standards

• Oversee demand and supply planning to meet OTIF targets (>96%)

• Coordinate with Production for RM and packaging supply

• Ensure optimal stock levels at national warehouses

• Oversee imports, customs compliance, clearing and forwarding processes

• Manage third-party service providers and their SLAs

• Lead initiatives to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement

• Produce required reporting for local, regional, and global stakeholders

• Provide insights and analysis on trends and seasonality

• Participate in cross-functional supply chain projects

• Ensure sourcing elements support BBBEE requirements

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and ISO standards

• Manage internal and external audits

• Approve departmental expenses and manage budgets

• Drive achievement of departmental KPIs and financial targets

Requirements:

• Degree in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in procurement and planning

• At least 8 years in a management role

• Proven experience managing a procurement team with 5+ direct reports

• Strong experience implementing and leading the S&OP process

• Knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing planning, customs, and supply chain management

• Proficient in SAP, Syspro, QlikView, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint

• Ability to lead in a global matrix environment and influence at executive level

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a high-pressure environment

• Willingness to be hands-on and work extended hours when required

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Requirements:

Our client is looking for a Planning and Procurement Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have strong operational and strategic experience across procurement and planning within a multinational manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities across sourcing, demand and supply planning, inventory control, customs, and the implementation of the S&OP process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods

• Lead and supervise a team of buyers and planners

• Maintain and optimize inventory levels (value and DIO)

• Conduct monthly inventory reviews with stakeholders

• Implement and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure SLA compliance

• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to evaluate supply options

• Manage and improve order placement processes for both local and imported goods

• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance on aligned targets

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management

• Identify and manage supply chain risks with mitigation plans

• Manage own buying portfolio where appropriate

• Monitor price variations and implement corrective actions

• Align local procurement processes with regional/global standards

• Oversee demand and supply planning to meet OTIF targets (>96%)

• Coordinate with Production for RM and packaging supply

• Ensure optimal stock levels at national warehouses

• Oversee imports, customs compliance, clearing and forwarding processes

• Manage third-party service providers and their SLAs

• Lead initiatives to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement

• Produce required reporting for local, regional, and global stakeholders

• Provide insights and analysis on trends and seasonality

• Participate in cross-functional supply chain projects

• Ensure sourcing elements support BBBEE requirements

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and ISO standards

• Manage internal and external audits

• Approve departmental expenses and manage budgets

• Drive achievement of departmental KPIs and financial targets

Requirements:

• Degree in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in procurement and planning

• At least 8 years in a management role

• Proven experience managing a procurement team with 5+ direct reports

• Strong experience implementing and leading the S&OP process

• Knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing planning, customs, and supply chain management

• Proficient in SAP, Syspro, QlikView, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint

• Ability to lead in a global matrix environment and influence at executive level

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a high-pressure environment

• Willingness to be hands-on and work extended hours when required

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

• Manage sourcing for packaging, raw materials, and finished goods

• Lead and supervise a team of buyers and planners

• Maintain and optimize inventory levels (value and DIO)

• Conduct monthly inventory reviews with stakeholders

• Implement and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure SLA compliance

• Collaborate with regional sourcing teams to evaluate supply options

• Manage and improve order placement processes for both local and imported goods

• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance on aligned targets

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management

• Identify and manage supply chain risks with mitigation plans

• Manage own buying portfolio where appropriate

• Monitor price variations and implement corrective actions

• Align local procurement processes with regional/global standards

• Oversee demand and supply planning to meet OTIF targets (>96%)

• Coordinate with Production for RM and packaging supply

• Ensure optimal stock levels at national warehouses

• Oversee imports, customs compliance, clearing and forwarding processes

• Manage third-party service providers and their SLAs

• Lead initiatives to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement

• Produce required reporting for local, regional, and global stakeholders

• Provide insights and analysis on trends and seasonality

• Participate in cross-functional supply chain projects

• Ensure sourcing elements support BBBEE requirements

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and ISO standards

• Manage internal and external audits

• Approve departmental expenses and manage budgets

• Drive achievement of departmental KPIs and financial targets

• Degree in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in procurement and planning

• At least 8 years in a management role

• Proven experience managing a procurement team with 5+ direct reports

• Strong experience implementing and leading the S&OP process

• Knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing planning, customs, and supply chain management

• Proficient in SAP, Syspro, QlikView, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and PowerPoint

• Ability to lead in a global matrix environment and influence at executive level

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a high-pressure environment

• Willingness to be hands-on and work extended hours when required

• Salary: negotiable.