Senior Supply Chain Optimization Consultant

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Consultant with deep expertise in supply chain optimization to join our Durban, KwaZulu-Natal practice. You will analyze complex networks, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven solutions to improve performance, reduce costs, and boost resilience for diverse client portfolios.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least six years in supply chain consulting or operations leadership, plus proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on supply chain consulting or operational management experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end supply chain assessments across logistics, inventory management, procurement and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement strategies for network design, optimization and resilience.
• Utilize analytics and modeling tools to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and improve transportation efficiency.
• Lead client workshops to identify pain points, gather requirements, and co-create solutions.
• Manage the implementation of supply chain improvements, ensuring seamless integration and adoption.
• Advise clients on best practices in areas such as S&OP, WMS, TMS, and ERP integration for supply chain functions.
• Develop business cases and track the ROI of implemented supply chain initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to ensure holistic solutions.

Skills

Supply chain optimization

Analytical skills

Client communication

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Consultant with deep expertise in supply chain optimization to join our Durban, KwaZulu-Natal practice. You will analyze complex networks, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven solutions to improve performance, reduce costs, and boost resilience for diverse client portfolios.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least six years in supply chain consulting or operations leadership, plus proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools.