Lead, Supply Chain Project Manager – Logistics Optimization

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic supply chain and logistics initiatives. You will optimize processes, implement new technologies, and drive projects from conception to completion in a dynamic operation.

The role requires 5+ years in project management within logistics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines. You will collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations and report to senior management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in supply chain, logistics, or operations.
• Experience delivering process improvements in logistics projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCM concepts and warehousing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of supply chain and logistics projects.
• Analyze current operations to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Develop strategies for optimizing inventory, transportation, and warehousing.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, operations and external partners.
• Monitor project performance, track metrics, and report to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Logistics knowledge

PM software

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic supply chain and logistics initiatives. You will optimize processes, implement new technologies, and drive projects from conception to completion in a dynamic operation.

The role requires 5+ years in project management within logistics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines. You will collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations and report to senior management.