Strategic Supply Chain Optimization Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to analyze and improve procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution, using advanced modeling to cut costs and boost delivery times. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain analysis and strong analytical skills.

Proficiency with SAP, Oracle SCM or JDA, excellent communication, and stakeholder management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain analysis or optimization.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory management and forecasting.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle SCM or JDA for planning and optimization.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify bottlenecks, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory, transportation and warehousing.
• Use modeling and simulation software to test scenarios.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to streamline logistics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for supply chain operations.
• Recommend and implement tech solutions to boost visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data modeling

Communication skills

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle SCM

JDA

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Optimization Engineer to analyze and improve procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution, using advanced modeling to cut costs and boost delivery times. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain analysis and strong analytical skills.

Proficiency with SAP, Oracle SCM or JDA, excellent communication, and stakeholder management abilities are essential.