dsm-firmenich

Supply Chain Associate Manager

dsm-firmenich

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Johannesburg • 🇿🇦 South Africa

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About the role

  • Lead and optimize all supply chain operations at the Isando site, including planning, production, and order management.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods to customers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to align local operations with business goals.
  • Manage inventory levels and drive manufacturing efficiency.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service and operational excellence.
  • Guide, develop, and support the local supply chain team to achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

  • Proven minimum of 3 years experience in supply chain management, ideally within an international and matrix organization.
  • Master’s degree and fluency in English.
  • Self-driven, high learning agility, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead and develop a team.
  • Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, production planning, and inventory management.
Benefits
  • Work on impactful projects that drive operational excellence and innovation in the nutrition and health industry.
  • Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams across different business units.
  • Be part of a culture that values open communication, trust, and continuous feedback.
  • Grow your leadership skills by guiding and developing local supply chain team.
  • Contribute to process improvements and shape best practices in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience real opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
supply chain managementproduction planninginventory managementprocess improvementsmanufacturing efficiency
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsleadershipteam developmentattention to detaillearning agilityself-drivencollaborationstakeholder management
Certifications
Master’s degree