Senior Global Supply Chain Manager - Remote

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Strategic impact role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead global supply chain operations remotely. You will optimize end-to-end processes across procurement, logistics, inventory and distribution while guiding a dispersed team from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in SCM, 8+ years of global SCM experience, strong analytical and vendor-management skills, and a proven ability to manage remote teams across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive SCM experience with global operations.
• Proven track record leading remote teams.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Experience across procurement, logistics, inventory and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and manage supply chain technologies and systems to optimise operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of supply chain professionals.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

Skills

Global logistics

Procurement

Inventory optimization

Remote team leadership

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead global supply chain operations remotely. You will optimize end-to-end processes across procurement, logistics, inventory and distribution while guiding a dispersed team from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in SCM, 8+ years of global SCM experience, strong analytical and vendor-management skills, and a proven ability to manage remote teams across multiple time zones.