Management Consultant - Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus

Fully remote

Health benefits

Professional development

Diverse client base

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to join its fully remote team, serving clients nationwide from South Africa. You will re-engineer supply chain strategies, improve logistics, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.

You will lead remote engagements, analyze operations, design optimized solutions, and drive procurement improvements using data analytics and best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain consulting or direct SCM.
• Proven expertise in supply chain optimization, logistics, and procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with supply chain planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized supply chain strategies, including logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Develop and deploy procurement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness and supplier relationships.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and improve delivery performance.
• Collaborate with clients remotely to implement supply chain solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

SCM optimization

Logistics

Procurement

Data analytics

Remote project mgmt

Education

Master's degree in SCM

Tools

MRP/ERP tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading Management Consultancy , is looking for an experienced Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to join their remote team, serving clients nationally. You will be responsible for helping organizations re-engineer their supply chain strategies, improve logistics, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory management, and procurement best practices. As a fully remote consultant, you'll leverage digital tools to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized supply chain strategies, including logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Develop and deploy procurement strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness and supplier relationships.
• Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and improve delivery performance.
• Collaborate with clients remotely to implement supply chain solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain consulting or direct supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in supply chain optimization , logistics, and procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with supply chain planning software and tools.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead virtual engagements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base on impactful supply chain projects.