Remote Global Logistics Project Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead global supply chain initiatives from a distance. You will define scope, craft detailed plans, manage budgets, and mitigate risks across time zones in a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management within logistics or transportation, with PMP or master’s preferred. Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Oracle Transportation Management and MS Project is essential, plus strong remote leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with focus on supply chain, logistics, or transportation projects.
• Proven experience managing complex, international projects with distributed teams.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Oracle Transportation Management, MS Project).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote work setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of global supply chain projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans: timelines, resource allocation, budget management, and risk assessment.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, and safety standards.
• Facilitate communication across time zones and with partners.
• Oversee implementation of new technologies and process improvements.
• Document lessons learned and maintain project records.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Remote leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Oracle Transportation Management

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Remote Project Manager to lead global supply chain initiatives from a distance. You will define scope, craft detailed plans, manage budgets, and mitigate risks across time zones in a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management within logistics or transportation, with PMP or master’s preferred. Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Oracle Transportation Management and MS Project is essential, plus strong remote leadership and