Operations Project Manager - Logistics & Supply Chain

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager in Paarl, Western Cape to oversee cross-functional teams driving warehousing, transportation and inventory improvements. You will implement new processes and technologies to cut costs and boost service delivery.

The ideal candidate holds 6+ years in operations or project management within logistics, with strong analytical and leadership skills, and familiarity with SCM tools and PM software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• At least 6 years in operations or project management in logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities.
• Experience with warehousing and transportation logistics.
• Proficiency with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of operational improvement projects within logistics and supply chain.
• Develop project charters, scope statements, detailed project plans, and budgets.
• Manage project teams, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and develop solutions to address them.
• Implement new operational processes, technologies, and systems.
• Conduct data analysis to track KPIs and measure project success.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure all projects comply with industry standards and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Ops Mgmt

Tools

PM software

SCM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager in Paarl, Western Cape to oversee cross-functional teams driving warehousing, transportation and inventory improvements. You will implement new processes and technologies to cut costs and boost service delivery.

The ideal candidate holds 6+ years in operations or project management within logistics, with strong analytical and leadership skills, and familiarity with SCM tools and PM software.