Supply Chain Optimization Consultant – Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics optimization based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will diagnose issues, design innovative solutions, and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost delivery performance for clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of experience in supply chain management or consulting, with strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, IE, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain management or consulting.
• Proven ability to analyze and improve complex supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of planning, execution, and control processes.
• Familiarity with supply chain software and analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, client-facing.
• willingness to travel within KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies and cost reduction.
• Design and implement optimized logistics networks, warehousing strategies, and transportation solutions.
• Develop and refine inventory management policies and demand forecasting models.
• Evaluate and select supply chain technologies and software.
• Lead client engagements, managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of supply chain initiatives.
• Develop KPIs to measure supply chain performance and track progress.
• Provide expert advice and best practices in supply chain management to clients.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Client facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/IE/Business

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics optimization based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will diagnose issues, design innovative solutions, and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost delivery performance for clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of experience in supply chain management or consulting, with strong analytical, communication, and