Supply Chain Optimisation Manager
If you are passionate about driving measurable impact and embedding continuous improvement at scale, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.
We are in search of a strategic and analytically driven Supply Chain Optimisation Manager to lead the design and continuous improvement of our end-to-end supply chain within a high-volume value retail environment. This role is central to translating business and merchandise strategy into scalable, efficient supply chain solutions that ensure product availability, operational excellence, and sustainable cost-to-serve. Partnering cross functionally you will use data insights, process optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen service delivery, improve predictability, and build a future-ready, scalable network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead end-to-end supply chain design and planning integration to ensure alignment across functions and optimise network performance.
Develop and implement network and capability strategies to support long-term business growth, capacity readiness and operational resilience.
Drive process optimisation and flow efficiency initiatives to improve service levels, productivity, and performance.
Own and continuously refine the cost-to-serve framework, enabling data-driven trade-off decisions.
Enhance supply chain visibility and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
Integrate cross-functional stakeholders and lead change delivery initiatives to embed sustainable improvements.
Manage Distribution Centre CAPEX planning and investment programs, ensuring effective governance and return on investment.
Lead and deliver strategic project management initiatives within scope, time, and budget parameters.
Build organisational capability through effective talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or related field
Preferred:
Postgraduate qualification in Operations, Engineering or Business
Retail or analytics certifications
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential:
8–10 years supply chain experience within retail or distribution environments
Minimum 3 years leadership experience
Proven experience improving supply chain flow, efficiency or network performance
Strong understanding of retail merchandise lifecycle and inbound-to-store processes
Experience working across multiple business functions
Experience in capacity modelling, cost optimisation and capital investment evaluation
Preferred:
Fashion or value retail experience
Supply chain design, optimisation or transformation projects
Experience in logistics or network optimisation initiatives
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge required:
Retail merchandise flow and critical path management
Distribution centre operations and logistics models
Supply chain analytics and optimisation principles
Cost-to-serve modelling
Supply chain systems (WMS, planning systems, reporting tools)
Key skills and competencies required:
Strong analytical capability with advanced analysis, problem assessment, and sound judgement
Strategic thinking and alignment
Well-developed business acumen
Effective in stakeholder engagement, influence and management
Data interpretation and modelling
High level of independence and accountability in decision-making
Facilitation and presentation
Strong problem-solving capability
Cross-functional collaboration
Change leadership
Coaching and talent development
At Ackermans, we’re committed to an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We believe diverse perspectives inspire innovation and invite individuals from all backgrounds to grow with us.
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Locations
- Ackermans Support Centre, Kuils River
- Employment type
- Full-time