Remote-First Global Supply Chain Strategy Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay

Global health & retirement

Remote work from SA

Relocation support

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a visionary Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy to lead the design and execution of a scalable, end‑to‑end supply chain for a multinational network. This remote leadership role is based in South Africa and reports to executive leadership.

You will drive strategy, resilience, and cost optimization while leveraging advanced planning technologies. The position emphasizes transformational change and cross‑functional collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM or related field required.
• 15+ years in global supply chain, with at least 8 years in a senior strategic leadership role.
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end‑to‑end supply chain design across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
• Drive resilience, risk management, and continuity planning for global operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices to enable innovation and improvement.
• Oversee strategic planning and execution of major supply chain projects within budget and on time.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams for strategic alignment.
• Develop and manage global supply chain budgets and optimize resources.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and technology providers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global supply chain team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global strategy

Executive communication

Change management

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in SCM

MBA

PhD (asset)

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

APS

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a visionary Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy to lead the design and execution of a scalable, end‑to‑end supply chain for a multinational network. This remote leadership role is based in South Africa and reports to executive leadership.

You will drive strategy, resilience, and cost optimization while leveraging advanced planning technologies. The position emphasizes transformational change and cross‑functional collaboration across regions.