Regional Logistics Manager, Upington Hub

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual leave and PTO

Professional development

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation assistance may be offered

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Distribution and Logistics Manager to lead Northern Cape operations from the Upington hub. You will oversee warehousing, fleet, inventory, and route optimization across a vast region, driving efficiency and cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and service levels.

The role requires 5–7 years of regional logistics experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with LMS/WMS and MS Office. Travel within Upington and broader Northern Cape is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in logistics and distribution management, including regional ops.
• Experience managing logistics in large or remote geographical areas, ideally in Northern Cape.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, inventory management, fleet management, and route optimization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and supplier management capabilities.
• Proficiency in LMS, WMS, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional distribution and logistics activities for the Northern Cape from the Upington hub.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize warehousing, inventory, and transportation processes.
• Manage regional fleet, vehicle maintenance, driver scheduling, and safety compliance.
• Implement inventory controls to minimize stockouts and optimize stock levels.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes for timely, cost-efficient service.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor performance.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in logistics and distribution operations.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to meet client delivery requirements.
• Manage the regional logistics budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional transport and warehousing regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fleet management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

LMS

WMS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Distribution and Logistics Manager to lead Northern Cape operations from the Upington hub. You will oversee warehousing, fleet, inventory, and route optimization across a vast region, driving efficiency and cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and service levels.

The role requires 5–7 years of regional logistics experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with LMS/WMS and MS Office. Travel within Upington and broader Northern Cape is expected.