Supply Manager at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Supply Manager (Pet Food) to join our Groceries Business Unit based in Randfontein.
• The Supply Manager is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted availability of finished goods to meet customer demand while optimising inventory, working capital, and production efficiency. The role oversees end-to-end supply planning across inbound materials, production scheduling, and finished goods replenishment, ensuring alignment between commercial, manufacturing, and procurement functions.
• The role oversees the 24-month horizon, and looks to optimise customer service, maximize profit in terms of product mix, minimise cost (processing, distribution and working capital) and facilitate the overall supply chain delivery of innovation.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in supply or production planning within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes.
• Experience in ERP systems (e.g. Syspro, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven track record of managing and developing teams.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Material Planning & inbound stores: Lead MRP & Inbound stores to ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials, working closely with suppliers and procurement to mitigate supply risks and maintain planning accuracy.
• Supply Planning: Develop and manage production plans aligned to demand, capacity, and material availability while optimising factory efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Inventory Management: Control inventory levels to meet service and working capital targets, reducing excess, obsolete stock, and improving stock accuracy and turnover.
• Service Delivery: Ensure high product availability and customer service levels, resolving supply issues through cross-functional collaboration and root cause analysis.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and develop planning teams while driving cross-functional alignment across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance planning systems, processes, and tools (e.g. SAP/IBP), and drive ongoing efficiency and capability improvements.
• Innovation & Lifecycle Management: Support product launches and discontinuations, ensuring smooth transitions while minimising cost impacts.
• Reporting & KPIs: Track and report key supply chain metrics, driving performance improvements across service, inventory, and cost efficiency.