Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Project Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead critical logistics optimization initiatives. You will drive warehouse, transport, and inventory strategies with a focus on cost reduction and service improvement.

This on-site role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across operations, IT, and finance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in logistics project management, proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma, and familiarity with WMS/TMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end projects to optimize logistics and supply chain operations.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, IT, and finance.
• Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective implementation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and operational challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead critical logistics optimization initiatives. You will drive warehouse, transport, and inventory strategies with a focus on cost reduction and service improvement.

This on-site role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across operations, IT, and finance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in logistics project management, proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma, and familiarity with WMS/TMS/ERP systems.