Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Annual leave

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Consultant focused on Supply Chain Optimization in Durban. You will guide client engagements, diagnose complex issues, and design actionable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop data-driven models, and oversee implementation while staying abreast of trends like automation and digital twins in logistics and procurement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field related to SCM.
• 7+ years in supply chain consulting or similar strategic roles.
• Expertise in supply chain design, network optimization, inventory & procurement.
• Proven experience leading project teams and client engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in relevant software.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in KwaZulu-Natal region is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of supply chain strategies for clients across industries.
• Assess existing supply chain operations to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Develop data-driven models to optimize inventory, transport routes, and network design.
• Oversee project teams delivering supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients' operations and procurement teams to embed new processes.
• Advise on procurement, warehousing, distribution, and demand forecasting.
• Manage client relationships and align with project goals.
• Stay informed on trends like automation and digital twins; present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Client engagement

Supply chain knowledge

Project management

Education

Master's degree in SCM/OR/Industrial Eng

Tools

LLamas

SAP APO

Kinaxis

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Consultant focused on Supply Chain Optimization in Durban. You will guide client engagements, diagnose complex issues, and design actionable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop data-driven models, and oversee implementation while staying abreast of trends like automation and digital twins in logistics and procurement.