FMCG Distribution Operations Leader | Warehouse Excellence

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an Operations Manager to lead the distribution center, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping while ensuring safe, compliant operations and strong inventory control.

The role requires a FMCG background, 5–7 years on-the-ground leadership, and a proven ability to improve processes and reduce costs in high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive operations or warehouse management experience in FMCG.
• Proven track record in improving efficiency and reducing costs in high-volume distribution.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with cycle counts and loss prevention.
• Lead, train, and motivate a warehouse team; ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with supply chain to optimize transport routes and schedules.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and WMS technologies.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

WMS

MS Excel

Inventory software

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an Operations Manager to lead the distribution center, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping while ensuring safe, compliant operations and strong inventory control.

The role requires a FMCG background, 5–7 years on-the-ground leadership, and a proven ability to improve processes and reduce costs in high-volume environments.