Supply Chain Optimization Project Manager – Paarl (Office-Based)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Career advancement opportunities

Stable FMCG employer

Office-based role in Paarl

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a leading FMCG client in Paarl to hire a Project Manager for supply chain optimization. The role focuses on planning, executing and finalizing projects spanning inventory management, logistics, distribution and procurement within a fast-paced, office-based environment.

You will work closely with operations managers, procurement specialists and IT teams to drive process improvements, monitor metrics and deliver measurable results for a resilient supply chain.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a strong focus on supply chain and logistics.
• Experience in implementing supply chain optimization strategies.
• In-depth understanding of procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and supply chain analytics tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems and WMS is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead the planning and execution of supply chain optimization projects from inception to completion.
• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the supply chain.
• Implement process improvements in inventory, warehousing, and transportation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, sales, IT).
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure integration of new systems into operations.
• Measure and report the impact of improvements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems

WMS

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is partnering with a leading FMCG client in Paarl to hire a Project Manager for supply chain optimization. The role focuses on planning, executing and finalizing projects spanning inventory management, logistics, distribution and procurement within a fast-paced, office-based environment.

You will work closely with operations managers, procurement specialists and IT teams to drive process improvements, monitor metrics and deliver measurable results for a resilient supply chain.