Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Consultant to lead supply chain and logistics strategy initiatives for diverse clients. You will optimize networks, improve inventory and transportation, and deliver tangible improvements.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain or consulting, a relevant degree, strong analytics, project leadership, and the ability to travel to client sites. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client supply chain and logistics operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and service level improvements.
• Develop and implement optimized supply chain strategies, network designs, and logistics solutions.
• Advise clients on inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and demand planning.
• Lead project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of engagements.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to diagnose issues and propose data-driven solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams on supply chain best practices.
• Contribute to development of new service offerings and methodologies in supply chain consulting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting supply chains.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics strategy

Data analytics

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Consultant to lead supply chain and logistics strategy initiatives for diverse clients. You will optimize networks, improve inventory and transportation, and deliver tangible improvements.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain or consulting, a relevant degree, strong analytics, project leadership, and the ability to travel to client sites. Hybrid work arrangement offered.