Hybrid Project Manager - Supply Chain Optimizer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization for a prominent logistics and distribution company based in East London. The role requires defining project scopes, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination across procurement, warehousing, transportation, and IT.

You will drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery, operating in a hybrid setup with regular on-site presence in East London and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Admin or related field.
• APICS CSCP or PMP is desirable.
• 6+ years of project management in supply chain/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement and manage new supply chain technologies and systems.
• Monitor progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and strategy.
• Communicate status and outcomes to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Project

WMS/TMS systems

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization for a prominent logistics and distribution company based in East London. The role requires defining project scopes, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination across procurement, warehousing, transportation, and IT.

You will drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery, operating in a hybrid setup with regular on-site presence in East London and remote