Import Supply & Procurement Manager - Cape Town - Salary: R40,000 to R60,000 CTC (experience dependent)

Import Supply & Procurement Manager - Cape Town - Salary: R40,000 to R60,000 CTC (experience dependent)

About the Role

This role perfectly balances immediate daily execution with medium- to long-term tactical supply planning. You will ensure seamless stock availability while minimizing inventory risk and cost exposure. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a solution-driven mindset who can handle multiple moving parts under pressure.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs the vital link connecting international suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments, your day-to-day will involve:

• Import Procurement & Replenishment: Manage end-to-end procurement cycles aligned with forecasting requirements, tracking supplier production timelines, and optimizing stock levels.
• Supply Planning & Forecasting: Partner with management using Netstock to analyze sales trends, challenge forecasting assumptions, and mitigate stock-out or overstock risks.
• Shipping & Import Operations: Track inbound international shipments, monitor vessel schedules, clear customs, plan container utilization, and troubleshoot port/vessel delays.
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Work closely with warehouse and operations teams regarding inbound scheduling, stock allocations, regional transfers, and managing slow-moving or aging stock.
• Systems & Reporting: Act as the system power-user on Business Central and Excel, building and maintaining shipment trackers, ETA reports, pipeline schedules, and inventory risk dashboards.
• Risk & Stakeholder Management: Proactively identify supply chain risks (production delays, customs holds, shipment bunching) and smoothly escalate critical commercial risks to executive management.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement, import shipping, or international supply planning.
• Industry: Prior experience within an FMCG, food, beverage, distribution, or imported goods environment is highly advantageous.
• System Proficiency: Proven practical experience working within an ERP system (preferably D365 Business Central) and a supply planning platform (preferably Netstock). Advanced Excel proficiency is essential.
• Supply Chain Skills: Solid understanding of container planning, long lead-time management, vessel scheduling, freight forwarding, and customs clearing processes.
• Education: A relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or Commerce is preferred; however, exceptional practical operational experience will be considered.
• Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Netstock