Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development (APICS)

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization Consultant for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will analyze complex supply chain networks, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to boost efficiency and resilience.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation, and collaboration with diverse clients across South Africa. Office-based with close team interaction in the Limpopo region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, business administration, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in optimizing supply chain processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess client supply chain operations including procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement strategies for network design, inventory optimization, and logistics management.
• Model supply chain scenarios with advanced analytical tools and forecast demand.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in SCM/OR/IE/Bus Admin

Tools

ERP systems

SCM software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization Consultant for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will analyze complex supply chain networks, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to boost efficiency and resilience.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation, and collaboration with diverse clients across South Africa. Office-based with close team interaction in the Limpopo region.