Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in supply chain operations to lead strategic projects, optimize processes, and implement new technologies. The role blends on-site strategic planning with remote execution and cross-functional coordination.

You will drive efficiency, cost savings, and service improvements by collaborating with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience with a focus on supply chain.
• Experience with supply chain technologies and ERP/WMS/TMS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of supply chain optimization projects.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
• Use data analytics to identify improvements and measure success.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across logistics, procurement, and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in Supply Chain operations to join their team in Mossel Bay . This hybrid role will focus on optimizing supply chain processes, implementing new technologies, and managing key improvement projects. You will collaborate with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams to drive efficiency and cost savings across the supply chain. This is an excellent opportunity to lead impactful projects that shape the future of our client's operational effectiveness, blending on-site strategic planning with remote execution and team coordination. We are looking for a leader with a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of supply chain optimization projects , focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for supply chain initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful implementation.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Utilize data analytics to identify areas for improvement and measure project success.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between logistics, procurement, and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on supply chain management .
• Proven experience with supply chain technologies and methodologies (e.g., ERP systems, WMS, TMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement balancing office and remote work.
• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities in supply chain and project management.