Remote Supply Chain Operations Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and remote workflex

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development and certs

Work from anywhere within South Africa

Geographically dispersed supply chain—

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Supply Chain Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the supply chain from a remote location, providing strategic oversight across a dispersed network. You will drive procurement, warehousing, logistics, and demand planning to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.

You will lead a remote team, analyze data to identify bottlenecks, negotiate contracts, and implement improvements that boost delivery times and compliance with global trade regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with demonstrable success in managing remote operations.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory control, procurement, and global trade regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and collaboration tools for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and demand planning.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
• Oversee supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure performance standards are met.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate a remote team of supply chain professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Procurement

Negotiation

Remote team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Supply Chain Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their supply chain operations from a remote location, with strategic oversight relevant to the Northern Cape region. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of logistics, inventory management, and supplier relations, all managed through effective remote collaboration. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the supply chain, driving improvements in procurement, warehousing, and distribution processes in a distributed model. This is a crucial role for maintaining operational integrity across geographical boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and demand planning.


• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.


• Oversee supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure performance standards are met.


• Analyze supply chain data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement.


• Lead and coordinate a remote team of supply chain professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management , with demonstrable success in managing remote operations.


• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory control, procurement, and global trade regulations.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.


• Proficiency in supply chain management software and collaboration tools for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.


• Work from anywhere within South Africa, supporting the Northern Cape region's operational needs.


• Integral role in optimizing a complex, geographically dispersed supply chain.