Remote Global Supply Chain Executive

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 2,461,000 - 3,774,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Executive leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Global Supply Chain Manager to direct and optimize international supply chain operations from a home office. You will design end-to-end strategies, manage procurement, logistics, and inventory, and lead a diverse, global team to enhance resilience and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of global supply chain leadership, deep knowledge of international trade, and expertise in analytics, ERP, and planning software.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• PhD or professional certifications (CSCP, CPIM) are highly desirable.
• 10–15 years in global supply chain with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading remote, multicultural teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with objectives.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Lead a distributed team across regions and time zones.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure resilience.
• Optimize transportation networks and logistics to reduce costs.
• Implement best practices in forecasting, planning, and order fulfillment.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and lean methods.
• Establish relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Leverage advanced technologies to improve visibility and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Risk management

Global supply chain

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

PhD or CSCP/CPIM desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Global Supply Chain Manager to direct and optimize international supply chain operations from a home office. You will design end-to-end strategies, manage procurement, logistics, and inventory, and lead a diverse, global team to enhance resilience and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of global supply chain leadership, deep knowledge of international trade, and expertise in analytics, ERP, and planning software.