Logistics Optimization Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to optimize logistics and supply chain operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role balances operational oversight with strategic planning in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall effectiveness across internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain and project management.
• Proven track record of delivering supply chain improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory, procurement, and global trade.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of supply chain projects, including process improvements, technology implementations, and network optimization.
• Develop project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales, to achieve project goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, ensuring operational continuity and resilience.
• Monitor project performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, or related

Job description

Supply Chain Project Manager

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Supply Chain Project Manager to optimize and enhance their logistics and supply chain operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is pivotal in managing projects that aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the overall effectiveness of the supply chain. You will work with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to implement new systems, processes, and strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, contributing to critical improvements within a hybrid work setting that balances operational oversight with strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of supply chain projects, including process improvements, technology implementations, and network optimization.
• Develop project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales, to achieve project goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, ensuring operational continuity and resilience.
• Monitor project performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management and project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing supply chain improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory management, procurement, and global trade.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and project management tools.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with opportunities for annual bonuses