Supply Chain Optimization Consultant: Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Professional development

Richards Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Operations Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to enhance client supply chains and operational efficiency.

You will analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategic solutions across logistics, inventory management, and procurement, with hands-on data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain consulting or operations management roles.
• Proven expertise in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Excellent project management and client-facing communication skills.
• Familiarity with Richards Bay's industrial and logistical landscape is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client supply chain operations, including logistics, warehousing, and procurement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling techniques to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage projects focused on implementing new supply chain technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with clients' operational teams to ensure successful adoption and integration of recommended solutions.
• Provide expert advice on best practices in supply chain management and inventory control.

Skills

Supply chain optimization

Data analytics

Project management

Client-facing communication

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Operations Consultant specializing in Supply Chain Optimization to enhance client supply chains and operational efficiency.

You will analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategic solutions across logistics, inventory management, and procurement, with hands-on data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable improvements.