Management Consultant - Supply Chain & Logistics

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Professional development opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a specialized Management Consultant focused on Supply Chain & Logistics to optimize client operations, reduce costs, and improve resilience. You will analyze networks and guide implementation to deliver tangible improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in SCM or logistics consulting, with strong analytics, project management, and ability to apply best practices across warehousing, transportation, and network design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, or SCM-focused consulting.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, transportation, inventory control.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and analytics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Develop strategies for inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and network design.
• Implement best practices in logistics and supply chain management to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage supply, and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with clients to implement technology solutions and process improvements in their logistics operations.

Skills

Supply chain optimization

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client's Management Consultancy practice is looking for a specialized Management Consultant focusing on Supply Chain & Logistics to join their team in Upington . This role is critical for helping clients optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance resilience. You will analyze complex logistics networks, recommend innovative solutions, and guide clients through implementation to achieve tangible business improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics expert to apply their knowledge in a consulting capacity and drive significant value for businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Develop strategies for inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and network design.
• Implement best practices in logistics and supply chain management to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, manage supply, and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with clients to implement technology solutions and process improvements in their logistics operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, or management consulting focused on SCM.
• Strong understanding of logistics principles, warehousing, transportation modes, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and analytics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in supply chain management.
• Work on impactful projects with diverse clients in the Upington area.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering exceptional supply chain solutions.