Cape Town-Based Senior Supply Chain Transformation Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Professional development & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Consultant to spearhead supply chain optimization initiatives from our Cape Town, Western Cape office. The role requires extensive client interaction, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive cost reductions, efficiency gains, and improved service levels for clients both in South Africa and globally.

You will diagnose inefficiencies, design transformative solutions, and lead implementation teams through end-to-end projects while mentoring junior staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field (Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Business Administration, or related quantitative field)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management or operations consulting with a focus on optimization
• Proven experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation projects
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with relevant supply chain software and analytics tools
• Willingness to travel for client engagements in Cape Town and other locations

Responsibilities

• Analyze current supply chain operations to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for enhancement
• Develop and implement strategic supply chain solutions including network design and inventory management
• Lead and manage project teams through the project lifecycle from assessment to implementation
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to ensure buy-in and adoption of new processes
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to forecast demand and optimize resources
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports communicating findings and recommendations
• Mentor and coach project team members to foster excellence and continuous improvement
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and supporting proposals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Consultant to spearhead supply chain optimization initiatives from our Cape Town, Western Cape office. The role requires extensive client interaction, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive cost reductions, efficiency gains, and improved service levels for clients both in South Africa and globally.

You will diagnose inefficiencies, design transformative solutions, and lead implementation teams through end-to-end projects while mentoring junior staff