Global Supply Chain Director — Cape Town, Equity & Car

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Relocation assistance

Executive health, dental, and vision保险

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Logistics and Supply Chain Director to lead our Cape Town operations. This executive role shapes global supply chain strategy and drives efficiency from suppliers to customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in logistics and supply chain management, senior leadership experience, and deep WMS/TMS expertise, with a track record in international freight, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in logistics and supply chain management with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing complex supply chain strategies.
• Extensive experience with WMS and TMS, and global/ international freight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine end-to-end supply chain strategy to support growth and profitability.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and transportation.
• Lead and mentor high-performing supply chain teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Optimize warehouse operations and material handling processes.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and partners.
• Leverage analytics and technology to improve visibility and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget and cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Team mentoring

Data-driven

Education

Master's degree in SCM, Logistics, or MBA

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Logistics and Supply Chain Director to lead our Cape Town operations. This executive role shapes global supply chain strategy and drives efficiency from suppliers to customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in logistics and supply chain management, senior leadership experience, and deep WMS/TMS expertise, with a track record in international freight, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.