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

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

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

About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Import Supply & Procurement Manager to take full operational ownership of the end-to-end import supply, international procurement, and replenishment functions for a dynamic business. Operating heavily within D365 Business Central and Netstock, you will oversee everything from international factory loading to final warehouse delivery. 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