Remote Supply Chain Optimization Project Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Home office allowance

Cutting-edge supply chain tech

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Project Manager to lead logistics optimization initiatives from anywhere in South Africa, with occasional Upington visits. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cut costs, and deliver measurable supply chain improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within logistics, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with WMS/TMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of project management experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Proven experience optimizing supply chain processes with WMS/TMS systems.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation, warehousing, and procurement.
• Excellent project management, planning, execution, and risk management skills.
• Proficient with project management software (Asana, Trello, MS Project) and SCM tools.
• Outstanding communication and remote collaboration abilities.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of supply chain optimization projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria.
• Create detailed project plans, timelines, and resource needs.
• Oversee budgets, track expenses, and meet financial targets.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Operations, IT, Procurement and external partners.
• Implement new technologies and process improvements.
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and drive cost reductions.
• Monitor progress with key metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Foster effective communication across distributed project teams.

Skills

Project management

Logistics

WMS/TMS optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Project Manager to lead logistics optimization initiatives from anywhere in South Africa, with occasional Upington visits. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cut costs, and deliver measurable supply chain improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within logistics, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with WMS/TMS systems.