Senior Supply Chain Optimization Consultant - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Consultant to specialize in Supply Chain Optimization. You will analyze and redesign client supply chains to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen performance, collaborating with client teams in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in supply chain analytics or consulting, strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL), and experience with network design, inventory optimization, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/IE/Business (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain, consulting, or analytical role.
• Proven experience in supply chain analysis, network design, inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Assess client supply chains to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for logistics, warehousing, inventory, and procurement.
• Use analytics and modeling to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
• Collaborate with client teams to drive successful delivery of initiatives.
• Design performance frameworks to track supply chain metrics and drive improvements.
• Advise on best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain management.
• Manage project work streams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Supply chain optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Hybrid work collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/IE/Business

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Excel

SQL

SC software

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Consultant to specialize in Supply Chain Optimization. You will analyze and redesign client supply chains to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen performance, collaborating with client teams in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in supply chain analytics or consulting, strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL), and experience with network design, inventory optimization, and procurement.