Supply Chain Consultant

Company : Feeblo

Job Type : Full Time

Cape Town, Western Cape

Number of Applicants

000+

Apply Now

Auto-Apply to Similar Jobs

Job Description - Supply Chain Consultant

Job Purpose:
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).

3. Technology Implementation

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

Design risk mitigation strategies (supplier diversification, inventory buffers).
Develop sustainable supply chain frameworks (carbon footprint reduction, circular logistics).
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.

Required Skills & Competencies:
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)
- Six Sigma Black Belt

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.

Original job Supply Chain Consultant posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Apply Now

Auto-Apply to Similar Jobs

Share this job with your friends

Automate Job Applications for Similar Jobs

Similar Jobs in South Africa

🔎

People also search for

Others Jobs

View All Part-Time Jobs

Get 10X More
Job Interviews

Automate Job Applications

Share this job with your friends

Top 20 Highest Paying Jobs in South Africa

Find out what are the positions that earn the highest salary in South Africa.

Top 10 Most In-Demand Jobs in South Africa

Competition for jobs has increased. How can you stand out? Find out what skills and jobs are in high demand.

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

Supply Chain Consultant

Job Description - Supply Chain Consultant

Similar Jobs in South Africa

People also search for

Mobile Apps