Senior Industrial & Supply Chain Consultant at West Coast Personnel

• An opportunity is available for an energetic, ambitious and commercially minded Senior Industrial & Supply Chain Consultant to join a specialist consulting environment serving asset-intensive industries.
• This senior client-facing role combines supply chain consulting, project leadership, client relationship management and business development, with strong potential to progress into future senior management or executive leadership.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must currently reside in CAPE TOWN | WESTERN CAPE.

• Only applicants who hold a relevant degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Business Management will be considered.

Key Focus Areas 

• MRO and spare parts optimisation
• Inventory and supply chain optimisation
• Master data and categorisation
• Warehouse and stores management
• Procurement strategy
• Logistics and asset management systems
• Operational performance improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic consulting engagements and deliver measurable client outcomes.
• Analyse complex operational and supply chain challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Manage projects, resources, timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to add value and grow existing client accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.
• Support proposals, commercial discussions and business-development activities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and contribute to operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business Management.
• Minimum 8 years’ professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in consulting, project leadership and/or business development.
• Strong exposure to MRO, spare parts, inventory, supply chain or industrial operations.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Strong client relationship management and business-development experience.
• Demonstrated contribution to new business, account growth or revenue generation.
• Experience managing teams, resources and/or direct reports.
• Strong commercial acumen, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Cape Town based or able to work permanently from Bellville.

The Ideal Candidate

• A driven, energetic professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with senior decision-makers, developing client relationships and growing business opportunities.
• Experience within mining, manufacturing, energy or other asset-intensive industries will be highly advantageous.