General Manager : Logistics

Lesley Snyman & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in South Africa is seeking a senior operational leader to oversee their warehousing and transport operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate must have a BCom in Logistics Management or related fields, paired with significant experience (15+ years) in supply chain leadership and strong knowledge of operational systems. Responsibilities include managing inventory accuracy, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving process improvements throughout the operations.

Qualifications

• 15 years of operational leadership in supply chain or manufacturing.
• 10 years of general management experience in warehousing and transport.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, legislation, safety, and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations across multiple national sites.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock flows, and specialized handling equipment.
• Lead national transport operations and fleet control.
• Ensure safe loading, routing, delivery execution, and incident management.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and CAPEX planning.

Skills

Operational leadership

Logistics expertise

Process improvement

People leadership

Financial control

Education

BCom Logistics Management or Supply Chain or BEng Industrial

Tools

SAP (WMS, SD, PP)

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Oversee the full warehousing, transport, and distribution operation across all sites.

Ensure safety, operational control, accurate inventory, reliable order execution, solid transport performance and a capable workforce.

Drive process improvement, system accuracy, cost control and operational efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements :

BCom Logistics Management or Supply Chain or BEng Industrial or

15 years operational leadership in supply chain or manufacturing

10 years general management experience in warehousing and transport

Strong knowledge of logistics, legislation, safety and operational systems

Experience in ISO

• environments

SAP (WMS, SD, PP) experience

Proven experience in project implementation, financial control, people leadership and high-volume operations

Key Performance Areas :

Oversee all warehouse operations across multiple national sites

Manage inventory accuracy, stock flows and specialised handling equipment

Lead national transport operations, fleet control and service provider performance

Ensure safe loading, routing, delivery execution and incident management

Control return logistics and packaging assets

Drive continuous improvement, new process implementation and operational optimisation

Ensure accurate SAP processes, business controls and ISO compliance

Lead teams, training, development and organisational capability

Manage budgets, cost control, financial reporting and CAPEX planning

Support S&OP planning, production supply and customer delivery needs