Remote Senior SCM Consultant: Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary and bonus potential

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Remote work anywhere in SA

Learning and development opportunities

Networking with leading consultants

Job summary

Placements24, a globally respected management consultancy, seeks a Senior Management Consultant to lead Supply Chain Optimization projects. This is a fully remote role within South Africa, enabling you to work from anywhere in the country while guiding client engagements and delivering high-impact solutions.

You will drive end-to-end improvements in planning, sourcing, manufacturing and logistics, develop business cases, mentor virtual teams, and stay ahead of trends like AI, blockchain and IoT

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field as listed.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management or consulting.
• Proven track record in remote or distributed environments.
• Strong planning, analytics, and technology expertise.
• Excellent virtual communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and lead remote teams.
• Proficiency in planning software and analytical tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Develop and implement cost reduction, network optimization, and inventory strategies.
• Improve resilience, sustainability, and agility in supply chains.
• Lead virtual teams in designing and implementing solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate remote workshops to define requirements and secure buy-in.
• Develop business cases and financial models for investments.
• Advise on procurement strategies and global sourcing.
• Stay current with AI, blockchain, and IoT trends.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Procurement

Inventory optimization

Data analytics

Virtual communication

Project leadership

Remote workshop facilitation

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Supply chain planning software

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

Placements24, a globally respected management consultancy, seeks a Senior Management Consultant to lead Supply Chain Optimization projects. This is a fully remote role within South Africa, enabling you to work from anywhere in the country while guiding client engagements and delivering high-impact solutions.

You will drive end-to-end improvements in planning, sourcing, manufacturing and logistics, develop business cases, mentor virtual teams, and stay ahead of trends like AI, blockchain and IoT