Distribution Operations Lead

The Unlimited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in Durban is seeking a Distribution Operations Lead to enhance operational infrastructure. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in operational leadership. Responsibilities include improving distribution processes and overseeing strategic projects. Join a focused team driven by solutions-oriented goals.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in operational leadership roles.
• Experience in project management and implementing new systems and technology.
• A history of leading teams and delivering measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of operational infrastructure, including sales platforms and technology.
• Improve distribution processes to meet business goals.
• Support strategic initiatives and manage project rollout with ROI projections.

Skills

Operational leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations, IT, Science or Business Management

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a Distribution Operations Lead. Are you passionate about maintaining and improving the daily operations of a business, coordinating across IT, Data, Franchise Support, Facilities and other departments? Do you thrive in a focused, solutions-driven team? If so, we’re eager to learn more about you!

As a Distribution Operations Lead, you will take ownership of our operational infrastructure, including sales platforms, technology, software and nationwide franchise operations. You will be responsible for improving distribution processes to meet business goals, applying technology and AI to reduce cost of sale, supporting strategic and business-as-usual initiatives, and managing rollout of projects with clear ROI projections.

If you have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations, IT, Science or Business Management
• Five to ten years of experience in operational leadership roles
• Experience in project management and implementing new systems and technology
• A history of leading teams and delivering measurable improvements
  
  

We’d love to hear from you!