Supply Chain Operations Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Fully remote with flexible scheduling

Annual performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Supply Chain Operations Manager to optimize a global, remote-first supply chain, overseeing procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics to drive efficiency and resilience across the network.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain operations, strong ERP/SCM software experience, and a track record of reducing costs while maintaining service levels in a global environment. Fully remote with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain operations management.
• Proven experience in managing complex global supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory planning, and logistics best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP and SCM software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the global supply chain network.
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics functions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement technology solutions and process improvements to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reports on supply chain performance.
• Mitigate risks and ensure business continuity within the supply chain.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Supply Chain Operations Manager to manage their global supply chain functions. Operating in a fully remote capacity, this role is responsible for optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, from procurement and planning to logistics and delivery. You will lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resilience within the supply chain network. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in a dynamic, remote-first environment and drive significant improvements in supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the global supply chain network.
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics functions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement technology solutions and process improvements to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs ) and provide regular reports on supply chain performance.
• Mitigate risks and ensure business continuity within the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain operations management.
• Proven experience in managing complex global supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of procurement , inventory planning , and logistics best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP and SCM software is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering extensive flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a critical business function.