Overview
Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa at Pillangó Placements
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Company: Pillangó Placements
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Join a company with an exceptional team culture and recent international expansion as a hands-on leader who can make a visible impact, improve processes, and be recognised for meaningful achievements.
The ideal candidate will be someone who stands out from their peers — a person who has delivered measurable improvements, solved complex operational challenges, or introduced changes that made a real difference.
Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across warehousing, procurement, production coordination, and logistics.
- Manage stock control, receiving, storage, dispatch, and operational planning.
- Coordinate purchasing activities and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Oversee production scheduling to ensure deadlines and customer expectations are met.
- Manage logistics partners and improve delivery performance.
- Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
- Drive efficiency improvements through better processes, systems, and teamwork.
- Maintain high standards around safety, compliance, equipment, and workplace organisation.
- Support business growth by partnering with leadership on operational strategies.
Requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in operations, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, production, supply chain, or a related environment.
- Proven experience managing teams and coordinating daily operational activities.
- A track record of achievements that demonstrate initiative, improvement, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to show where previous actions created measurable improvements or added value.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans is required.
- Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or distribution will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of inventory systems, safety standards, and operational processes is beneficial.
Education
- Matric (Grade 12) required.
- A qualification in operations, logistics, supply chain, business management, or a related field will be advantageous.
Soft Skills
- Takes ownership and follows through.
- Practical problem solver who enjoys improving how things work.
- Strong leadership and people skills.
- Positive attitude with the ability to motivate others.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a growing business environment.
- Confident communicator who builds strong working relationships.
Salary
The proposed salary for the role is R30k – R35k per month – the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.