Supply Chain Project Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Project Manager to optimize logistics and operational efficiency in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead strategic projects spanning inventory management, warehousing, transportation and network design to improve cost-effectiveness and service levels.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, manage timelines, budgets and risks, and implement new technologies while developing KPIs to measure success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain or logistics.
• At least 3 years in a project management capacity.
• Experience in inventory optimization, logistics, or network design.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of strategic supply chain projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks and develop improvements.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and risks for supply chain initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales for seamless integration of improvements.
• Implement new technologies to optimize inventory management, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure project and operations success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Supply chain software

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Supply chain planning software

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Project Manager to optimize their logistics and operational efficiency within the Upington, Northern Cape region. You will lead projects focused on improving inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and overall supply chain performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and a proven ability to manage complex projects that enhance cost-effectiveness and service levels. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to streamline operations and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of strategic supply chain projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze existing supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions for improvement.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks associated with supply chain initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure seamless integration of supply chain improvements.
• Implement new technologies and systems to optimize inventory management, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of supply chain projects and ongoing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management or logistics, with at least 3 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven experience in managing projects related to inventory optimization, logistics, or network design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software and project management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Significant opportunities for career growth within a leading supply chain organization.
• Exposure to diverse projects aimed at optimizing critical business operations.
• A stable role within the vital economic hub of Upington .