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The Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market
Gauteng is the national distribution hub, so the roles are larger and the systems are more mature. We regularly search for planners and distribution managers who have run multi site networks and can defend their forecast accuracy with numbers.
About the supply chain manager role
Supply chain managers connect demand, supply, stock and delivery. They balance service levels against working capital, which is where most of the pressure sits.
Key responsibilities
- Own end to end planning from forecast through to delivery
- Manage stock levels, service levels and working capital
- Lead planning, warehousing and distribution teams
- Negotiate with suppliers and third party logistics providers
- Report supply chain performance against agreed measures
Experience and background we look for
- Six or more years across planning, warehousing or distribution with team leadership
- Experience on an ERP such as SAP, Syspro or similar
- A supply chain, logistics or commerce qualification
- Evidence of a real improvement in service level or stock cover
Core skills and competencies
- End to end planning
- Inventory management
- Supplier negotiation
- Systems literacy
- Cost control
- Cross functional leadership
Regulatory and compliance context
Logistics roles touch the National Road Traffic Act, SARS Customs requirements and, for food and pharmaceutical work, HACCP and cold chain standards. We verify licences, customs experience and system exposure rather than accepting them at face value.
How Morton Moore Industrial runs this search in Johannesburg
We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted supply chain manager mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the top supply chain managers recruiters in Johannesburg?
- Morton Moore recruits supply chain managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.
- How long does it take to fill a supply chain manager role in Johannesburg?
- Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
- What does Morton Moore charge?
- Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
- Do you recruit supply chain managers outside Johannesburg?
- Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place supply chain managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.
- Can candidates register with you directly?
- Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.
Hiring a supply chain manager in Johannesburg?
We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.