Logistics Manager, Queenstown

Glynis Bentley; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glynis Bentley in Queenstown, New Zealand, is seeking a Logistics Manager for a permanent role. You will oversee transport, warehousing, and team activities to ensure reliable, on-time service and optimal costs.

Applicants must have Grade 12 with a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain and at least 5 years in a management logistics role. Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. Salary: ZAR 640,000–700,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in a logistics position.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily transport and distribution activities to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Develop and implement transport schedules, routes, load planning and vehicle allocation.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, fuel costs, and maintenance for transport efficiency.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and maintained with scheduled inspections.
• Manage relationships with third-party transporters and service providers.
• Oversee warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead staff, set performance standards, and conduct reviews and training.
• Ensure HSE compliance and safety procedures across transport and warehousing.
• Control transport and warehousing costs; monitor budgets and KPI performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Grade 12

Job description

R640 000 - R700 000 Annually (dependent on experience)

We are seeking a Logistics Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in a logistics position is essential coupled with related work experience in warehousing, storage, retail and admin
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization

Transport Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily transport and distribution activities to ensure on-time deliveries and collections.
• Develop and implement effective transport schedules, delivery routes, load planning, and vehicle allocation.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, vehicle availability, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and overall transport efficiency.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition through planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs.
• Manage relationships with third-party transporters, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Monitor driver performance, productivity, attendance, conduct, and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable road traffic legislation, transport regulations, driver working-hour requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Investigate transport-related incidents, accidents, delays, customer complaints, and delivery discrepancies, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Control transport expenditure, including fuel, maintenance, tyres, toll fees, overtime, and subcontracted transport costs.
• Ensure accurate completion and control of delivery notes, trip sheets, vehicle inspection checklists, proof of delivery, and other transport documentation.
• Track deliveries and collections, communicate delays proactively, and ensure that customers receive reliable service.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, reduce empty running, optimise load capacity, and minimise transport costs.

Warehousing and Distribution Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including receiving, offloading, put-away, storage, picking, packing, staging, loading, and dispatch.
• Ensure that all incoming and outgoing stock is accurately checked, recorded, and processed in the warehouse management system or applicable inventory system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure that physical stock corresponds with system balances.
• Implement regular cycle counts, stocktakes, and investigations into stock variances, losses, damages, and discrepancies.
• Ensure effective warehouse layout, space utilisation, stock rotation, and storage practices.
• Implement and maintain appropriate stock control procedures, including FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expired, First Out), where applicable.
• Ensure that customer orders are picked, checked, packed, and dispatched accurately and within the required timeframes.
• Monitor warehouse productivity, order fulfilment accuracy, dispatch turnaround times, and stock accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping standards and ensure that warehouse facilities, equipment, and material-handling machinery are safe and fit for purpose.
• Ensure that stock is stored securely and protected against damage, theft, contamination, deterioration, and unauthorised access.
• Coordinate warehouse activities with procurement, production, sales, customer service, and transport teams to ensure uninterrupted operational flow.
• Manage warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, racking, and other handling equipment, ensuring inspections and maintenance are conducted as required.
• Investigate operational bottlenecks and implement measures to improve warehouse capacity, productivity, and service levels.

Staff and Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop transport and warehouse personnel, including drivers, warehouse supervisors, controllers, forklift operators, and general warehouse staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance standards, work schedules, and operational targets.
• Monitor employee productivity, attendance, overtime, discipline, and compliance with company procedures.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training to improve individual and team performance.
• Identify skills gaps and arrange appropriate training in safety, equipment operation, stock control, customer service, and operational procedures.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet operational requirements and manage peak-period workloads effectively.

Health, Safety, Security, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements, road transport legislation, company policies, and relevant industry standards.
• Implement safe operating procedures for vehicles, warehouse equipment, loading bays, storage areas, and manual handling activities.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Ensure that accidents, injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, and stock losses are reported, investigated, and addressed.
• Enforce the correct use of personal protective equipment and safe handling procedures.
• Maintain effective security controls for vehicles, warehouse premises, inventory, keys, access points, and operational documentation.
• Ensure that all required permits, licences, vehicle documentation, inspection records, and safety records are valid and up to date.

Cost Control and Budget Management

• Prepare and manage transport and warehousing budgets in line with approved business objectives.
• Monitor operational expenditure and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety, quality, or service delivery.
• Analyse cost per kilometre, cost per delivery, cost per tonne or pallet, warehouse cost per unit handled, and other relevant cost measures.
• Control fuel usage, vehicle maintenance, overtime, casual labour, equipment hire, and third-party logistics expenditure.
• Investigate budget variances and implement corrective measures.
• Support procurement negotiations for transport services, warehouse equipment, consumables, and operational contracts.
• Develop business cases for operational improvements, additional capacity, fleet changes, or warehouse investments.

Reporting and Performance Management

• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions where targets are not achieved.
• Analyse operational trends, identify recurring problems, and recommend practical improvements to management.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including delivery performance, stock movements, vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption, and warehouse productivity.
• Provide management with visibility of operational risks, service failures, cost pressures, and capacity constraints.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to operational planning and business improvement initiatives.

Salary: R640 000 – R700 000 per annum dependent on experience

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.