Senior Supply Chain Consultant - Remote & Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Remote work across South Africa

Access to industry conferences and认证/c

Job summary

Placements24 is helping a renowned management consultancy recruit a Senior Supply Chain Consultant for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing client supply chains, reducing costs and delivering tangible results across logistics, procurement, and inventory management.

You will analyze complex networks, lead implementations of innovative solutions, and guide cross-functional teams to improve service levels and efficiency in a major industrial region of South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s considered a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain management or consulting.
• Expertise in network design, inventory optimization, procurement and logistics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client relationship abilities.
• Proven track record leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with supply chain planning software and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of client supply chain operations including logistics, warehousing and procurement.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze demand and supply patterns to optimize inventory and forecasting.
• Design network optimization solutions for distribution and transport.
• Lead projects focused on supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Use data analytics to identify KPIs and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with clients to implement new supply chain technologies and processes.
• Manage project teams and ensure successful delivery of engagements.
• Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders at various levels.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Procurement

Inventory management

Data analysis

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Engineering/Business

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

SC planning software

Analytical tools

Job description

Placements24 is helping a renowned management consultancy recruit a Senior Supply Chain Consultant for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing client supply chains, reducing costs and delivering tangible results across logistics, procurement, and inventory management.

You will analyze complex networks, lead implementations of innovative solutions, and guide cross-functional teams to improve service levels and efficiency in a major industrial region of South Africa.