Supply Chain Optimization Project Lead

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization initiatives across operations, procurement, and IT teams. You will drive bottleneck removal, process improvements, and technology-enabled efficiency.

The role requires strong PM, logistics, and stakeholder management skills to deliver measurable cost and efficiency gains. Based in Queenstown, the position offers a dynamic environment and significant impact on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of project management experience with a focus on supply chain, logistics, or operations improvement.
• Proven ability to analyze processes and optimize complex supply chains.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of projects aimed at optimizing supply chain operations.
• Analyze existing processes to identify improvements, efficiency gains, and cost reductions.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective collaboration among stakeholders and partners.
• Implement new technologies and systems to enhance supply chain visibility and performance.
• Oversee procurement and integration of new logistics solutions and technologies.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and report outcomes to senior management.
• Manage risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in supply chain management.
• Facilitate change management for smooth adoption of new procedures and systems.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain / Operations / Business)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, SA, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization initiatives across operations, procurement, and IT teams. You will drive bottleneck removal, process improvements, and technology-enabled efficiency.

The role requires strong PM, logistics, and stakeholder management skills to deliver measurable cost and efficiency gains. Based in Queenstown, the position offers a dynamic environment and significant impact on performance.