Manufacturing

Supply Chain Lead

Pro Talent·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
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Role Overview

  • Lead the end-to-end supply chain and day-to-day operations for an international trade desk. Coordinate customer requirements, sourcing, purchase orders, global freight, customs compliance, and final delivery under a unified, disciplined operating rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operations Management: Lead daily desk operations, establish SOPs and service standards, maintain real-time tracking dashboards, and coach the operational team.
  • End-to-End Execution: Oversee order progress from supplier production through multi-modal freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery, mitigating transit risks proactively.
  • Procurement & Vendor Oversight: Source, onboard, and evaluate international suppliers, carriers, and service providers; negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and SLAs.
  • Freight & Trade Compliance: Direct sea, air, and multi-modal routing; ensure adherence to customs regulations, tariff structures, Incoterms, and import/export documentation while minimizing demurrage, detention, and storage costs.
  • Commercial & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with sales on tenders, quotations, and supply chain solution designs; participate in client reviews and drive new business opportunities across trade corridors.
  • Financial Governance & Reporting: Track operational margins against budgets, validate logistics invoices and cost allocations, and produce weekly/monthly performance, risk, and KPI reports.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion systems adoption, workflow automation, and process enhancements to reduce operational friction and improve visibility.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Procurement, or Business Management preferred.
  • 7--8 years of supply chain leadership experience handling high-volume international trade, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and global sourcing.
  • Strong working command of Incoterms, sea/air freight operations, port documentation, and statutory trade compliance.
  • Proven ability to manage carrier and supplier negotiations, cost modeling, tender preparation, and margin preservation.
  • Advanced MS Excel / Microsoft 365 skills; prior experience with ShipShape software is an advantage.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel as operational needs dictate.

Key skills

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Company

Pro Talent

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

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Created

October 30, 2026

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