Senior Supply Chain Optimization Consultant | Hybrid

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Certifications support

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities

Mentorship by seniors

Career advancement path

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent advisory firm in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to recruit a Senior Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization. The role features a hybrid work model and requires substantial on-site client engagement to transform procurement, inventory, distribution, and transportation processes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in supply chain management or operations consulting, strong analytics, and experience with WMS/TMS/ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations consulting.
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex supply chain optimization projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data analysis and modeling expertise.
• Experience with WMS, TMS, ERP systems and other relevant supply chain technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities.
• Based in or willing to commute regularly to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics.
• Identify KPIs and develop dashboards for monitoring supply chain performance.
• Design and implement optimized supply chain strategies, including network design, inventory policies, and transportation solutions.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling techniques to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and improve network efficiency.
• Lead client workshops to gather requirements, identify pain points, and co-create solutions.
• Develop business cases for supply chain investments and operational changes, quantifying expected benefits.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of engagements.
• Advise clients on adoption of technologies like WMS and TMS.
• Facilitate change management initiatives for new processes and systems.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/related)

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent advisory firm in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to recruit a Senior Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization. The role features a hybrid work model and requires substantial on-site client engagement to transform procurement, inventory, distribution, and transportation processes.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in supply chain management or operations consulting, strong analytics, and experience with WMS/TMS/ERP.