Group Parts Logistics Supervisor
Apply NowGroup Parts Logistics Supervisor
Group Parts Logistics Supervisor
Job ID: 29195
Company: Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location:
ZA
Department: Sales & Aftersales
Career Level: Professionals
Shift: Full-time
Contract type: Unlimited
Remote Working: Up to 20%
Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026
Group Parts Logistics Supervisor
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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 - NSO ( Centurion)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Experience:
-
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
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- 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
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 24th August 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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 - NSO ( Centurion)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Experience:
-
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
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 24th August 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
Job ID: 29195
Company: Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location:
ZA
Department: Sales & Aftersales
Career Level: Professionals
Shift: Full-time
Contract type: Unlimited
Remote Working: Up to 20%
Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026
Volkswagen Group South Africa
Are you in?
We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.
What we offer :
- Competitive packages
- Benefits
- Flexible Working model
- Community Support
- Employee Value Proposition
Recruitment Address
ssf.recuitment@vwsa.co.za
More information:
Volkswagen South Africa
Legal Noticees
Imprint | Volkswagen South Africa
- Imprint Volkswagen AG
- Whistleblower System
Notice | This job portal is provided and operated centrally by Volkswagen AG. The job vacancies shown in the job portal, as well as further information, are defined and managed by the respective Group companies and only provided centrally on a systemic basis by Volkswagen AG in its role as provider of the job portal.
×
Show More Details
- "route" is used for session stickiness
- "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre
- "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor
Show More Details
Vimeo
Confirm My Choices