Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer ...
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Ensure full SHEQ compliance, maintain high housekeeping standards, uphold legal requirements, and investigate incidents to drive corrective actions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through proactive risk management and action planning.
Oversee Engineering Spares, Raw Materials, and all MRO operations to support mill-wide performance objectives.
Manage and optimise stores resources, stock levels, transport services, and rotable repair systems to ensure continuous plant support.
Ensure accuracy and compliance across all material management systems (SIN, XCPIM) and maintain high-quality master data.
Develop, implement, and review policies, procedures, and work instructions within the Materials Management function.
Prepare and manage operational budgets, monitor working capital, and lead stock optimisation initiatives, including reduction of redundant materials.
Lead, develop, and coach team members while managing discipline, succession planning, and overall capability growth.
Minimum Qualifications
NQF Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
Strong working knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
Minimum Experience
8–10 years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
5–8 years proven experience in materials management, including inventory control, warehouse operations, and stock optimisation (experience with consignment stock and contracts is an advantage).
Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-volume stores with strict compliance, accuracy, and safety requirements.
Experience collaborating with maintenance, production, and planning teams to support plant reliability and operational continuity.
Continuous improvement exposure (Lean, 5S, or similar) will be advantageous.
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