Logistics Supervisor - FMCG

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Key operational role in FMCG supply链

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Logistics Supervisor to manage distribution operations in Queenstown, overseeing warehouse activities, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and efficiency across the supply chain.

The role focuses on optimizing inventory, coordinating transport, and implementing improved logistics procedures to reduce costs and support growth in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of logistics supervision or warehouse management experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of operational staff.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and logistics software.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations pertinent to warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
• Manage and lead a team of warehouse staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the warehouse and logistics operations.
• Optimize inventory management processes to maintain accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Implement and improve logistics procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse supervision

WMS knowledge

Organizational skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Logistics or SCM qualification advantageous

Tools

WMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is looking for a motivated and experienced Logistics Supervisor to manage and oversee their distribution operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This hands-on role is vital for ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods, managing warehouse operations, and supervising a team of logistics personnel. You will be responsible for optimizing logistics processes, maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency, and ensuring that supply chain operations support the company's growth objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to take leadership of critical logistics functions in a key regional hub for the FMCG market.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
• Manage and lead a team of warehouse staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the warehouse and logistics operations.
• Optimize inventory management processes to maintain accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Implement and improve logistics procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in logistics supervision or warehouse management, preferably in the FMCG industry .
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of operational staff.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and logistics software.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations pertinent to warehouse operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the logistics field.
• Work in a key operational role within the FMCG supply chain in the Eastern Cape .
• Supportive work environment focused on operational efficiency and teamwork.