Impactful Operations & Supply Chain Consultant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Office in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a Management Consultant in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to help clients optimize supply chains, boost operational efficiency, and elevate business performance from our Mbombela office. You will analyze complex processes, design innovative solutions, and guide implementation while collaborating with client stakeholders and internal experts.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in management consulting focusing on operations and supply chain,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• 3–5 years in management consulting or related operations roles.
• Proven track record in optimizing supply chains.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage projects in an office-based team.

Responsibilities

• Assess client supply chain and operations processes.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
• Design and implement supply chain optimization strategies.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Manage project work streams and client relationships.
• Collaborate with SMEs to deliver solutions.
• Analyze data to inform decisions.
• Present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 is looking for a Management Consultant in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to help clients optimize supply chains, boost operational efficiency, and elevate business performance from our Mbombela office. You will analyze complex processes, design innovative solutions, and guide implementation while collaborating with client stakeholders and internal experts.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in management consulting focusing on operations and supply chain,