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Supply Chain Consultant
Johannesburg, Gauteng · RetailJob 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
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:
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.
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
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
- 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.