Head of Global Supply Chain
Source86
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Logistics and supply-chain roles coordinate the movement of goods across SA, a sector expanding fast with e-commerce.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
HEAD OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
At Source86, we help food manufacturers solve sourcing and logistics challenges with precision, creativity, and a partnership mindset. We import ingredients from 15+ countries, support some of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S., and operate with a boutique, high-touch model that’s redefining what a supply chain partner looks like.
As we scale, we’re hiring a Head of Global Supply Chain to lead and evolve our supply chain strategy — across procurement, logistics, and integrated planning. This is a mission-critical leadership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, builds systems that scale, and rolls up their sleeves to get things done.
🔍 Role Overview
The Head of Global Supply Chain will own the full lifecycle of Source86’s global supply chain — from purchase order execution, to international shipping and delivery, to planning and alignment across sales, sourcing, and finance. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you’ll lead a growing team, work cross-functionally with leadership, and build the infrastructure that supports our next stage of growth.
🔑 Core Responsibilities
📊 Planning & Forecasting
- Own & lead the company’s S&OP process, driving cross-functional alignment between sales, finance, and sourcing.
- Oversee demand and supply planning, scenario modeling, and budgeting processes
- Define and design planning tools and dashboards to increase visibility, accuracy, and speed of decision-making
🛒 Procurement Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day procurement execution, ensuring timely and accurate POs across global supplier networks
- Establish supplier management processes, including performance tracking, communication cadence, and issue resolution
- Partner with the commercial team to anticipate demand, align supply, and support customer success
🚢 Global Logistics Strategy
- Lead the design and execution of international shipping operations, including container management, freight coordination, customs, and final-mile delivery
- Build relationships with key freight forwarders, warehouses, and logistics partners
- Develop SOPs for exception handling, risk mitigation, and issue escalation
- Design and Implement systems and processes for real-time visibility and cost control
🧭 Strategic Leadership & Team Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing, remote supply chain team
- Define KPIs across procurement, logistics, and planning — and drive performance against them
- Evaluate and implement supply chain tech stack improvements (e.g., ERP, demand planning, TMS)
- Serve as a key voice in cross-functional leadership conversations around growth, risk, and operational excellence
📌 What You Bring
- 10+ years of global supply chain experience, with deep leadership in procurement, planning and logistics
- 3–5+ years in a senior level role with team management responsibilities
- Expertise in international shipping, supply planning, and supplier relationship management
- Experience working in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or fast-scaling environments
- Strong systems thinking and comfort with data-driven decision-making
- Track record of building scalable processes and delivering measurable operational improvements
- Excellent communication skills — with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
- Experience in the food, ingredients, or CPG industry preferred
- Certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or PMP are a plus
🌟 Why Source86?
We’re not a traditional supply chain company. We operate like a boutique consultancy — blending global reach with high-touch support and creative problem-solving.
At Source86, your work won’t just move containers — it will shape strategy, enable growth, and unlock value for customers and partners across the industry.
You’ll be joining a mission-driven team that values trust, ownership, and transparency. We work hard, we move fast, and we build systems that serve real people — both inside and outside the business.
🌍 Remote Work & Flexibility
This is a full-time, fully remote role. While we operate globally, the role requires strong overlap with U.S. business hours and some flexibility to support time-sensitive operations across time zones. We’re outcome-oriented and believe in smart time management, not micromanagement.
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