Minimum Requirements: Matric / Grade 12. 2-5 years' experience in supply chain, logistics, expediting or production support within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with ERP systems & supply chain software. Proven track record of managing suppliers & preventing production delays. Proficiency in ERP/SCM systems & MS Office. Ability to analyze supply issues & quickly implement solutions. Attention to detail & for tracking orders & verifying documents. Key Responsibilities: Monitor the status of purchase orders, shipments & deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time. Track & update delivery schedules, proactively adjusting for risks or delays. Expedite urgent materials needed to meet production deadlines. Review production schedules & identify potential shortages early. Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, resolve delays & arrange expedited shipments when required. Address issues such as damaged shipments, quantity discrepancies or service problems. Coordinate with production, planning, warehousing & procurement to align material availability with manufacturing schedules. Provide regular updates to production managers on material status & potential impacts to production timelines. Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, shortages & supplier performance. Generate progress reports & inventory status updates for management.