Group Parts Logistics Supervisor Featured job

Posted time 6th September 2026 Location Centurion Job type Full-time
  • Experience: 5 to 10 years in inventory management in a manufacturing sector
  • Salary: R1.2m negotiable

Our client is an automotive OEM which produces vehicles in various countries and delivers them to customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential. We are seeking a Group Parts Logistics Supervisor to lead the end-to-end urgent parts logistics function by ensuring fast, cost – effective sourcing, replenishment and availability of critical Parts and Accessories from both local and international suppliers, including Kassel. This position is based in the Group Parts Department based in Centurion, Tshwane

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Inventory & Service Management: Monitor inventory performance, manage demand and backorders, optimize stock levels, and ensure service level targets are achieved.
  • Cost Control: Analyze airfreight costs, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and coordinate supplier claims to improve cost efficiency.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Produce inventory, demand, service level, and performance reports to support business decision-making.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/VDA standards, participate in audits, and drive continuous process improvement.
  • People Leadership: Lead, coach, develop, and performance-manage a team of Analysts to achieve operational excellence and business objectives

Qualification & experience requirements

  • Diploma in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or relevant business qualification (e.g. CPIM, Diploma in Logistics, B.Com Supply Chain)
  • Additional training in SAP, forecasting systems, or international logistics advantageous
  • 4–5 years’ experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain or related logistics functions within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / VDA standards and procurement governance & compliance procedures
  • Inventory management, sourcing, import logistics, manufacturing lead times, and supplier/freight forwarder management.
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP, IDIS (or equivalent), and MS Office, with a basic understanding of EPIS and ETKA systems.
  • Strong analytical, numerical and problem – solving ability
  • Ability to work under pressure in a high -volume, time -sensitive environment
  • Self – driven, organized and methodical; able to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication at all organizational levels
  • Ability to interpret raw data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
  • Confident, assertive approach when dealing with suppliers, service providers and logistics partners
  • Customer – service orientation with professional telephone and email etiquette

Applications must be submitted by no later than 11 September 2026 to  recruitment@boikagogroup.co.za