Senior Operations Strategist — Drive Efficiency & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Leadership development

Industry conferences

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Operations Strategist to drive long-term operational strategy and maximize efficiency in a leading wine and spirits group.

In this role you will analyze processes, lead strategic projects end-to-end, conduct market research, and collaborate with senior leaders to translate goals into actionable plans. A strong background in analytics, project leadership and change management is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as MBA, Operations Management or Engineering.
• 7+ years in operations strategy, strategic planning or management consulting with focus on operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data modelling ability.
• Proven track record in leading complex projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation, preferably in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine long-term operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative improvements.
• Lead strategic projects from conception to implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform decisions and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate goals into actionable plans.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives and investments; present recommendations.
• Monitor KPIs related to strategy and project success; report progress.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation within the operations division.
• Mentor junior team members on strategic operational matters.
• Ensure strategies are sustainable and scalable for long-term growth.

Skills

Operational analysis

Strategic planning

Project management

Data interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management/Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Operations Strategist to drive long-term operational strategy and maximize efficiency in a leading wine and spirits group.

In this role you will analyze processes, lead strategic projects end-to-end, conduct market research, and collaborate with senior leaders to translate goals into actionable plans. A strong background in analytics, project leadership and change management is essential.