Remote Supply Chain Director

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Fully remote work

Health, wellness & retirement benefits

Significant strategic influence

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Supply Chain Director to lead our global strategy and operations from anywhere. You will design, implement, and manage end-to-end supply chain processes, driving innovation, cost optimization, and resilience across geographies.

You will lead a distributed team, oversee sourcing, logistics, inventory, and demand planning, and negotiate key supplier contracts to ensure optimal terms and performance. This is a senior executive, fully remote role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director role.
• Proven track record of success in designing and implementing complex global supply chain strategies.
• Experience with supply chain planning, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Exceptional strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing remote teams in a distributed work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, manufacturing interfaces, logistics, and distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across the supply chain.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed supply chain team.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts to ensure optimal terms and performance.
• Implement advanced supply chain technologies and data analytics to optimize decision-making and forecasting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply chain management

Data analytics

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in SCM/related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Supply Chain Director to lead their global supply chain strategy and operations from anywhere. This executive-level position requires a strategic leader capable of designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning. You will drive innovation, optimize costs, and enhance supply chain resilience to support the company's growth objectives. This is a fully remote role, demanding exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking capabilities to guide a distributed team and function effectively across various geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, manufacturing interfaces, logistics, and distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across the supply chain.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed supply chain team.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts to ensure optimal terms and performance.
• Implement advanced supply chain technologies and data analytics to optimize decision-making and forecasting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director role.
• Proven track record of success in designing and implementing complex global supply chain strategies.
• Extensive experience with supply chain planning, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Exceptional strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and operating effectively in a distributed work environment.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility and global reach.
• Comprehensive executive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant influence on company strategy and operations.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic global supply chain.