Remote Strategic Supply Chain Project Leader

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Remote-first culture

Professional development & conferences

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive strategic improvements across global supply chain operations. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on logistics optimization, inventory control, and supplier relationships, delivering cost savings and higher efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in project management, strong analytical and stakeholder skills, and proficiency with MS Project, Asana, or Monday.com. APICS or PMP is a plus for this remote, autonomous team.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 years in project management with supply chain focus.
Experience leading cross-functional, global projects.
Knowledge of WMS/TMS/ERP systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects to optimize global supply chain operations (logistics, warehousing, inventory).
Develop and execute detailed project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources.
Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks, implement improvements.
Manage internal stakeholders (ops, procurement, sales) and external partners (suppliers, logistics).
Oversee new technologies to enhance visibility and efficiency.
Develop and track KPIs to measure success and drive improvements.
Mitigate risks and maintain service levels during changes.
Facilitate communication across distributed teams and stakeholders.
Prepare status reports and presentations for senior leadership.