Distribution Center Manager
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 seeks a seasoned Distribution Center Manager to lead operations at a large Mahikeng facility. You will drive efficiency, safety, and productivity across receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping, while managing a sizable team and controlling costs.
The role requires extensive leadership experience in large-scale logistics, strong WMS knowledge, and a track record of improving service levels.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Distribution Center Manager or in a senior logistics leadership role.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale warehouse operations and teams.
- Strong knowledge of WMS, inventory control, and logistics best practices.
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all distribution center operations including receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping.
- Develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Lead, manage, and develop a large team of warehouse staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage inventory control systems to maintain accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Collaborate with other departments to align distribution center activities with business objectives.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
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Job description
Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Distribution Center Manager to lead operations at their facility in Mahikeng . This senior role is responsible for the overall efficiency, safety, and productivity of the distribution center, managing a large team and ensuring the seamless flow of goods. You will implement operational strategies, optimize processes, control costs, and maintain the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with extensive experience in large-scale logistics and supply chain management, committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence. This is a critical position impacting the company's overall supply chain performance.
- Oversee all aspects of distribution center operations, including receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping.
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Lead, manage, and develop a large team of warehouse staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage inventory control systems to maintain accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Collaborate with other departments to align distribution center activities with business objectives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Distribution Center Manager or in a similar senior logistics leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale warehouse operations and teams.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, and logistics best practices.
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Highly competitive annual salary with significant bonus potential.
- Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
- Generous relocation assistance if applicable.
- Opportunities for career advancement and executive development.
- A dynamic and challenging work environment with significant responsibility.
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