Logistics Project Manager — Hybrid, Growth & Efficiency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

PMP certification support

Study leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization initiatives across the network. You will drive end-to-end projects involving WMS, TMS, inventory control, and process automation to improve delivery times and reduce costs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of logistics PM experience, with PMP or APICS being a plus. You will collaborate with operations, IT, and external partners in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of PM experience in logistics, supply chain or operations.
• Experience in Gauteng/Benoni region advantageous.
• PMP or APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of logistics and supply chain optimization projects in Benoni.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, resources and risk plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including warehouse ops, transport, inventory and IT.
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee integration of WMS/TMS systems and monitor KPIs for progress.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and partners.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

ERP/WMS/TMS

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead supply chain optimization initiatives across the network. You will drive end-to-end projects involving WMS, TMS, inventory control, and process automation to improve delivery times and reduce costs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of logistics PM experience, with PMP or APICS being a plus. You will collaborate with operations, IT, and external partners in a hybrid work setup.