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Supply Chain Operations Manager @ Activate Talent

South AfricaOnsitePart-timePosted 3 days ago

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About this role

Supply Chain Operations Manager Job Type: Part-Time Location: 100% Remote

About the Role We're looking for a senior operations and supply chain resource to own logistics, procurement, and continuous improvement across our operations. This is not a task-based coordination role. I’m looking for someone who can operate with a high level of ownership, identify gaps, and improve how we run.

Core responsibilities:

Own day-to-day logistics and 3PL coordination, including scheduling, shipment tracking, and issue resolutionManage procurement workflows end-to-end, including PO creation, vendor follow-ups, and ensuring on time deliveryProactively identify risks across supply chain and escalate with proposed solutions, not just problemsBuild and maintain trackers, but also improve them over time to increase visibility and efficiencyLead operational improvements. This includes refining processes, reducing delays, and identifying cost or service level opportunitiesSupport sourcing and onboarding of new logistics or trucking partners through research, outreach, and coordinationOwn month end inventory reconciliation across 3PLs and internal records, including investigating discrepancies and ensuring alignment with accounting What success looks like:

Things do not need to be chased because you are already on top of themIssues are flagged early with clear recommendationsProcesses improve over time without being explicitly assignedInventory and operational data are accurate and reliable at month endThe operation becomes more organized and predictable because of your work Requirements:

Strong Excel skills and comfort working with operational dataExperience with ERP systems. Odoo experience is a plusExcellent written and verbal English. You will be communicating directly with vendors and 3PLs, including calls when neededHighly proactive with strong ownership mentalityAble to operate independently and make decisions within defined boundaries

Skills

AT1AMid-Senior level

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