Strategic Head of Global Supply Chain Operations

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health, life & disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development & coaching

Relocation assistance

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Supply Chain Operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape to lead procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics. You will architect an integrated strategy, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and build resilient networks across the organisation and its suppliers.

The role demands a senior leader with deep global best practices, exceptional strategic foresight, and the ability to optimize complex operational flows while leveraging technology and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading multi-site operations and achieving cost savings.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and TMS systems; lean/Six Sigma exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic end-to-end supply chain vision.
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Lead and grow a high-performing supply chain team.
• Implement and optimize ERP/WMS/TMS for visibility and efficiency.
• Negotiate favorable supplier and logistics contracts.
• Manage the supply chain budget and identify savings opportunities.
• Define and monitor KPIs and report to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, quality standards, and policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Establish contingency plans and resilience against disruptions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Supply Chain Operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape to lead procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics. You will architect an integrated strategy, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and build resilient networks across the organisation and its suppliers.

The role demands a senior leader with deep global best practices, exceptional strategic foresight, and the ability to optimize complex operational flows while leveraging technology and