Global Logistics & Inventory Specialist

PlaceTalent Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceTalent Pty is seeking a senior Warehouse & Logistics professional in Gauteng to coordinate daily warehouse operations and oversee inbound/outbound logistics across regions. You will monitor inventory movements, forecast demand, and ensure timely fulfilment to meet project milestones.

You will also manage customs, cross-border shipments, and reverse logistics while driving continuous improvements in efficiency and safety. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in warehousing and logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control, and fulfilment.
• Experience with WMS/TMS and ERP platforms (Oracle or similar).
• Knowledge of customs procedures and international shipping.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatching, and shipping.
• Manage inbound, outbound, and inter-market logistics in collaboration with regional teams.
• Monitor inventory movements across the warehouse network to support project builds, maintenance programmes, and customer demand.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand, coordinate fulfilment timelines, and meet project milestones.
• Oversee customs clearance and cross-border shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Manage reverse logistics processes, including returns, repairs, recycling, and asset recovery.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory management, and logistics processes.
• Maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external logistics partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

TMS (Transport Management System)

ERP (Oracle or similar)

Job description

PlaceTalent Pty is seeking a senior Warehouse & Logistics professional in Gauteng to coordinate daily warehouse operations and oversee inbound/outbound logistics across regions. You will monitor inventory movements, forecast demand, and ensure timely fulfilment to meet project milestones.

You will also manage customs, cross-border shipments, and reverse logistics while driving continuous improvements in efficiency and safety. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.