Senior Management Consultant - Operations & Supply Chain

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Stellenbosch-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Senior Management Consultant focused on Operations and Supply Chain to lead client engagements and drive efficiency.

You will optimize networks, manage procurement and inventory, and guide teams through Lean or Six Sigma initiatives while advising senior executives. The role offers an attractive remuneration package and clear opportunities for career growth in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in operations management or supply chain consulting.
• Proven expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in quantitative modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable advising senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and redesign complex supply chain networks and logistics operations.
• Develop strategies for inventory management, demand forecasting, and procurement optimization.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives, such as Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects.
• Assess operational capabilities and identify areas for technology adoption and process automation.
• Manage client relationships and lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of operational improvements.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for supply chain and operations transformation.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Data analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Management Consultant with expertise in Operations and Supply Chain to join their team in Stellenbosch . You will lead engagements focused on optimizing client operations, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and driving cost reductions. This role demands a deep understanding of operational best practices, logistics, procurement, and inventory management. You will guide clients through complex operational challenges, delivering practical solutions that improve performance and create competitive advantages within the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and redesign complex supply chain networks and logistics operations.
• Develop strategies for inventory management, demand forecasting, and procurement optimization.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives, such as Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects.
• Assess operational capabilities and identify areas for technology adoption and process automation.
• Manage client relationships and lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of operational improvements.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for supply chain and operations transformation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in operations management or supply chain consulting.
• Proven expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in quantitative modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable advising senior executives.
• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package, including performance bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• Engage with leading organizations on critical operational and supply chain challenges in Stellenbosch .
• A dynamic and supportive professional environment.
• Contribution to tangible improvements in client operational efficiency and profitability.