Senior Consultant - Supply Chain Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Senior Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization for its Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal practice. You will help clients enhance supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency through expert analysis and strategic implementation.

Join a team dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for businesses in demanding industrial and logistical environments, with flexible hybrid work arrangements and a focus on professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management or consulting, with a focus on optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in supply chain software and data analysis tools.
• Experience with network design, inventory optimization, and transportation management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess current supply chain operations, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement in logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and enhance network efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes.
• Collaborate with client operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new strategies and technologies.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to client management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Supply chain software

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

Forecasting software

Inventory optimization tools

Job description

Our client, a premier Management Consultancy , is seeking a results-oriented Senior Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization for their practice in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . You will be responsible for helping clients enhance their supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency through expert analysis and strategic implementation. This role requires a deep understanding of logistics, inventory management, and procurement processes, coupled with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for businesses operating in demanding industrial and logistical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current supply chain operations, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement in logistics, warehousing, and transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and enhance network efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes.
• Collaborate with client operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new strategies and technologies.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to client management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management or consulting, with a focus on optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in supply chain software and data analysis tools.
• Experience with network design, inventory optimization, and transportation management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Exposure to diverse supply chain challenges within the Richards Bay industrial hub.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification in supply chain management.