Supply Chain Associate Manager HNC South Africa

Job title: Supply Chain Associate Manager
City, Country: Johannesburg, South Africa

As the Supply Chain Associate Manager HNC South Africa, you’ll lead end-to-end supply chain operations at our Isando site, driving efficiency and service excellence for our customers. You’ll oversee raw materials and finished goods planning, order management, and Market Ready Solutions (MRS) operations. This role is your opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and make a measurable impact customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities

Lead and optimize all supply chain operations at the Isando site, including planning, production, and order management.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods to customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to align local operations with business goals.
Manage inventory levels and drive manufacturing efficiency.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service and operational excellence.
Guide, develop, and support the local supply chain team to achieve strategic objectives.

We offer:

Work on impactful projects that drive operational excellence and innovation in the nutrition and health industry.
Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams across different business units.
Be part of a culture that values open communication, trust, and continuous feedback.
Grow your leadership skills by guiding and developing local supply chain team.
Contribute to process improvements and shape best practices in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience real opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.

You bring

Proven minimum of 3 years experience in supply chain management, ideally within an international and matrix organization.
Master’s degree and fluency in English.
Self-driven, high learning agility, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead and develop a team.
Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, production planning, and inventory management.

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.