Website Columbus Stainless
Columbus Stainless, founded in 1966, is South Africa’s and Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. You'll find our product in everything from a kitchen sink to a quality wristwatch. Because of the boundless potential for stainless steel as a metal for the future, we at Columbus … read moreremain dedicated to becoming one of the leading suppliers of stainless steel in our domestic market and the global arena. Acerinox, S.A. (Spain), a major international stainless producing Group holds a 76% shareholding in Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd. The balance of the shares, (24%), are held by the IDC (Industrial Development Corporation). Columbus Stainless is situated in Middelburg in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Our plant is a technologically advanced, fully integrated, single-site operation. This gives us flexibility to adjust quickly to changes in the market. We have created a modern, efficient stainless steel production facility that meets the changing demands of users in the domestic market and around the world. With a wide range of products in Austenitic, Ferritic, Utility and Duplex grades produced in our plant in Middelburg we are able to offer a variety of grades of stainless steel suitable for most applications. Backed by sound technical support, we are also able to make recommendations on correct material selection as part of our customer support process. Our exported products are channelled through a well-developed network of agents and group sales outlets operating in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Far East. In addition, we trade directly to a number of end user and some re-roller customers. Hendrina Rd, Middelburg, 1050. PO Box 133, Middelburg, 1050.
Key Responsibilities
Operation & People Management
Lead teams in administration, weighbridge, and supply chain analysis.
Drive performance in line with strategic goal and KPIs.
Foster a culture of high accountability, cross functional teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Inventory Control & Coordination
Manage Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) and Work in Progress (WIP) locally.
Oversee invoice administration and weighbridge accuracy.
Coordinate external processing to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, and Operations Planning teams.
Build strong relationships with external service providers and align operations accordingly.
Distribution & Warehousing
Oversee transport, warehousing, and container logistics.
Ensure cost- efficient distribution without compromising service levels.
Coordinate inbound logistics with Purchasing.
External Partner Management
Management key suppliers and partners including:
Employee transport providers (bus services).
External processing and packaging service providers.
Warehousing and logistics contractors.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
National Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering with a completed Management Programme (MDP) or similar will be considered.
Certifications (advantageous)
Certificate in Contract Management or Negotiation Skills.
Experience
6-8 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution, including people management.
Proven track record in: Inventory and supplier relationship management, Transport and containerization (road, rail, warehouse), contract negotiation and compliance, Invoice and shipping administration.
Exposure to cross-functional liaison with Finance, Procurement, and Commercial departments.
Export shipping knowledge is advantageous.
Apply via company website ( http://www.columbus.co.za ) or
columbus.mcidirecthire.com