Management Consultant - Operations & Supply Chain

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project-based bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Diverse projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Management Consultant specializing in Operations & Supply Chain to join our client in Vereeniging. You will help clients optimize operational performance, supply chains, and logistics networks, identifying inefficiencies and designing practical solutions that cut costs and boost customer satisfaction.

You will analyse current processes, develop strategies for optimization, implement lean initiatives, and support demand forecasting and capacity planning with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain management, or consulting in these areas.
• Proven experience with supply chain modeling, process optimization techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with operational teams and management.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning and execution software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes, supply chains, and logistics networks to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, inventory management, and procurement efficiency.
• Design and execute projects focused on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
• Collaborate with clients to develop robust demand forecasting and capacity planning models.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery.
• Assess and recommend technology solutions to enhance operational and supply chain capabilities.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected Management Consultancy, is seeking a motivated Management Consultant specializing in Operations & Supply Chain to join their team in Vereeniging. This role focuses on helping clients optimize their operational performance, supply chain management, and logistics networks. You will work closely with clients to identify inefficiencies, design innovative solutions, and implement improvements that drive cost savings and enhance customer satisfaction. This is a key position for a consultant eager to make a tangible impact on client businesses within the industrial heartland of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes, supply chains, and logistics networks to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, inventory management, and procurement efficiency.
• Design and execute projects focused on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
• Collaborate with clients to develop robust demand forecasting and capacity planning models.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery.
• Assess and recommend technology solutions to enhance operational and supply chain capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain management, or consulting in these areas.
• Proven experience with supply chain modeling, process optimization techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with operational teams and management.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning and execution software is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in supply chain technologies.
• Work on diverse projects impacting critical business functions.
• A supportive team environment focused on delivering client value.