Supply Chain Specialist needed at Mondi Group

Your Mission:

• Ensure data integrity between physical inventory and ERP/SAP system transactions.
• Implement and sustain inventory-related SOPs and compliance standards (ISO, APICS, Mondi MMS governance).
• Manage blocked, slow-moving, or obsolete stock processes in line with policy.
• Translate mill production forecasts into chemical demand signals and call-offs for suppliers.
• Align closely with Operations for usage accuracy, consumption tracking, and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with Procurement on supplier call-offs, delivery scheduling, and replenishment planning
• Generate weekly and monthly inventory dashboards, highlighting usage trends, stock cover, and forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and communicate risk positions (overstock, shortages, ageing).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis of inventory impact on working capital.
• Champion continuous improvement of ERP/SAP processes and inventory-related master data.
• Identify automation or digital reporting opportunities for improved visibility and traceability
• Effective communication with key stakeholders in the BUs, Procurement and suppliers to manage call offs of stock is mandatory to ensure business continuity and prevent any unplanned stoppages

Your profile:

• Minimum Qualification: BTech or Bachelor’s Degree(NQF Level 6–7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt or IWS exposure advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or chemical/process industry.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP/SAP inventory modules, material management, or demand planning.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional interfaces (Procurement–Operations–Sales).
• Possess relevant IT skills in basic MS office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• South African Driver’s license
• Analytical and systems-thinking mindset
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple levels
• Proactive, self-managed, and disciplined approach to governance
• Work under pressure
• Able to work after hours when required
• Ability to make quick informed decisions with the information presented