Remote FMCG Supply Chain Operations Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge supply chain IT

Collaborative virtual team environment

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Supply Chain Operations Manager for a fully remote role based in Pretoria. You will own end-to-end supply chain activities, from procurement to distribution, across a large FMCG network.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supply chain execution, proven cost-reduction and service-level improvements, and strong leadership for a remote team. You will leverage WMS, TMS and ERP systems, drive KPIs, forecast demand, and collaborate with sales, production and suppliers to optimize

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with focus on FMCG.
• Proven ability to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve inventory management.
• Strong understanding of WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Proven leadership and vendor-management capabilities.
• Strong communication and remote-collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, and transportation across the supply chain.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Manage supplier, logistics provider, and vendor relationships.
• Set and monitor KPIs for supply chain performance.
• Forecast demand and optimize warehouse operations using data analytics.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards in warehousing/transportation.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and production to align with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Drive sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Communication

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Herramientas

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Supply Chain Operations Manager for a fully remote role based in Pretoria. You will own end-to-end supply chain activities, from procurement to distribution, across a large FMCG network.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supply chain execution, proven cost-reduction and service-level improvements, and strong leadership for a remote team. You will leverage WMS, TMS and ERP systems, drive KPIs, forecast demand, and collaborate with sales, production and suppliers to optimize