Strategic Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

DHL South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Development stipend

Flexible work

Job summary

DHL South Africa is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Specialist in Port Elizabeth to design and implement strategies that boost efficiency, cut costs, and shorten delivery timelines within DHL’s regional logistics network.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field (CSCP preferred), and hands-on use of SAP/Oracle or similar software. A dynamic, performance-driven environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in supply chain optimization or logistics operations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Postgraduate qualification or CSCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and propose optimization strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement, inventory, and distribution processes
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure supply chain performance
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service quality
• Utilize logistics software to model scenarios and forecast demand

Job description

DHL South Africa is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Specialist in Port Elizabeth to design and implement strategies that boost efficiency, cut costs, and shorten delivery timelines within DHL’s regional logistics network.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field (CSCP preferred), and hands-on use of SAP/Oracle or similar software. A dynamic, performance-driven environment with professional development opportunities.