Senior Remote Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain & Logistics to join a fully remote team supporting clients, including in Richards Bay. You will analyze networks, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation to improve global and local supply chain performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, remote collaboration, and delivering cost improvements through optimized procurement, inventory, and transportation strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field related to supply chain management.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, consulting, or related operations.
• Proven ability to redesign and optimize supply chain networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end supply chain assessments and identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation strategies.
• Use data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve logistics efficiency.
• Advise on adoption of supply chain technologies (WMS, TMS).
• Collaborate remotely with clients to ensure successful implementation and adoption of solutions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to achieve cost savings and service level improvements.

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field

Tools

WMS

TMS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain & Logistics to join a fully remote team supporting clients, including in Richards Bay. You will analyze networks, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation to improve global and local supply chain performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, remote collaboration, and delivering cost improvements through optimized procurement, inventory, and transportation strategies.