Remote Global Supply Chain Optimization Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Opportunity to work with a leading物流需要

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Supply Chain Optimization Specialist to drive improvements across global operations. You will analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategic solutions to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide, design KPIs, forecast demand, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP tools to optimize inventory, logistics, and procurement from a remote setting, with opportunities to impact sustainability and resilience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in supply chain management or related field.
• Proven track record of implementing improvements with measurable results.
• Expertise in supply chain modeling, simulation, and optimization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain operations to identify optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory management, logistics, and procurement.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling to forecast demand and optimize resources.
• Design and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Evaluate new technologies and software to enhance supply chain capabilities.
• Lead projects to improve sustainability and resilience in supply chains.
• Create training materials on supply chain best practices for teams.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Supply Chain Optimization Specialist to drive improvements across global operations. You will analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategic solutions to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with stakeholders worldwide, design KPIs, forecast demand, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP tools to optimize inventory, logistics, and procurement from a remote setting, with opportunities to impact sustainability and resilience.