Supply Chain Operations Manager - Sishen

We have an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain Operations Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead and optimise end-to-end Supply Chain Operations at asset level by integrating business partnering, materials planning, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Supply Chain Operations Manager your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

- Promote a culture of zero harm through visible safety leadership and proactive risk management.
- Ensure compliance with Anglo American SHE policies, standards, procedures and legal requirements.

Supply Chain Strategy and Business Partnership

- Contribute to global, regional and BU Supply Chain strategies, plans and budgets.
- Translate Supply Chain strategies into operational plans, priorities, targets and resource requirements.
- Partner with Asset Leadership to align Supply Chain activities with business objectives.
- Influence category and sourcing strategies to support operational and business requirements.
- Integrate operational requirements into demand planning, forecasting, procurement and commercial planning.
- Drive adoption of technology, digitalisation and improved ways of working.
- Implement reporting and KPI frameworks to support performance management and decision-making.

Supply Chain Operational Excellence

- Accountable for end-to-end Supply Chain operational performance at asset level.
- Lead Supply Chain excellence, operating model and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and remove barriers impacting service delivery, inventory performance and business continuity.
- Support implementation of Group and BU Supply Chain initiatives.
- Drive benchmarking, best practice sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
- Provide operational input into Supply Chain standards, policies and best practices.

Materials Planning, Inventory, Warehousing and Logistics

- Define and execute strategies for materials planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
- Optimise inventory levels and material availability while achieving working capital targets.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to align future demand requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy, security and availability of warehouse inventory.
- Drive inventory optimisation and reduction of excess and obsolete stock.
- Oversee warehouse operations, logistics performance and material movements.
- Ensure effective warehouse capacity planning, storage and materials handling practices.
- Drive OTIF performance and resolve issues impacting operational continuity.
- Establish planning routines and stakeholder engagement forums to support execution

Commercial Value Delivery and Supplier Partnership

- Provide commercial and technical input into sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations and contracts.
- Deliver Supply Chain targets, working capital objectives and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Support inventory-related working capital improvement programmes.
- Manage warehousing, logistics and related operational budgets.
- Foster strong supplier partnerships and Supplier Relationship Management practices.
- Ensure supplier performance supports operational requirements and value delivery.

Stakeholder and Interface Management

- Act as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Operations and external stakeholders.
- Provide Supply Chain leadership and advice to asset leadership teams.
- Facilitate collaboration across operational, maintenance, technical, commercial and Supply Chain functions.
- Resolve complex Supply Chain issues and escalations.
- Establish effective stakeholder engagement and governance forums.
- Ensure operational requirements are reflected in inventory, warehousing and logistics activities.

Inclusive Procurement, Sustainability and Social Value

- Support Inclusive Procurement plans aligned to business and regional objectives.
- Identify opportunities to increase host community participation within the Supply Chain.
- Support the delivery of social, labour and sustainable mine plan commitments.
- Support sustainability initiatives, including logistics optimisation and environmental improvement programmes.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with Supply Chain policies, governance standards and delegated authorities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain effective controls across inventory, warehousing and logistics processes.
- Monitor and report performance against governance and compliance requirements.
- Drive audit readiness and continuous compliance improvement.
- Identify, assess and mitigate operational and Supply Chain risks.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a Band 5 (E Lower) level reporting to the General Manager.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent; A postgraduate qualification equivalent in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/ or a relevant discipline on NQF8; SA Driver’s Licence; Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain Management, including sourcing, procurement, materials planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics, gained through 8–10 years of experience.; Advanced knowledge of inventory optimisation, demand forecasting, materials planning and working capital management.; Strong understanding of warehousing and logistics operations, including storage, distribution, transportation and third-party logistics management.; Sound knowledge of safety, governance, risk and compliance requirements, including contractor management and regulatory standards.; Knowledge of Supply Chain systems, digitalisation and analytics, including SAP, Oracle and other SCM technologies.