Supply Chain Management jobs in South Africa

The Supply Chain Consultant provides expert advisory services to organizations seeking to optimize their end-to-end supply chain operations. This role analyzes existing processes, identifies inefficiencies, and delivers data-driven solutions to improve cost efficiency, resilience, and performance across procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Diagnostic & Strategy Development

• Conduct supply chain assessments (maturity evaluations, gap analyses, benchmarking).
• Identify pain points in procurement, warehousing, transportation, or demand planning.
• Develop customized improvement roadmaps aligned with business goals.

2. Process Optimization

• Redesign supply chain networks for cost / time reduction (DC locations, transport modes).
• Implement lean / Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste in workflows.
• Advise on digital transformation (ERP, IoT, AI-driven forecasting tools).
• Recommend and configure supply chain software (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
• Lead system integration projects (WMS, TMS, demand planning tools).
• Train client teams on analytics dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).

4. Risk & Sustainability Consulting

• Ensure compliance with trade regulations (customs, sanctions, ESG standards).

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Present findings / recommendations to C-level executives and operational teams.
• Facilitate change management to drive adoption of new processes.
• Provide post-implementation support and performance tracking.

Technical Skills

• End-to-End Supply Chain Expertise – Procurement, logistics, inventory, planning
• Data Analytics – SQL, Python (for advanced modeling), Power BI
• ERP / SCM Software – SAP, Oracle, JDA, or similar
• Process Improvement – Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
• Project Management – Agile, Scrum, PMP methodologies

Soft Skills

• Consultative Mindset – Asking probing questions to uncover root causes
• Executive Communication – Simplifying complex concepts for decision-makers
• Adaptability – Tailoring solutions to diverse industries (retail, manufacturing, healthcare)
• Negotiation – Balancing client expectations with practical constraints

Qualifications & Experience :

Education :

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or Industrial Engineering
• Certifications (Required) :

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) – APICS

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

Experience :

• 5+ years in supply chain consulting or 8+ years in operational supply chain leadership .
• Proven track record of delivering 15–30% cost / logistics improvements for clients.
• Industry specialization (e.g., pharma, automotive, retail ) is a plus.

Supply Chain Consultant • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa