Gsc Director

Schneider Electric; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company is seeking a GSC Director in Johannesburg to lead transformation in logistics operations. This role involves overseeing multiple functions and managing a diverse team, while focusing on process improvements and automation. Candidates should have significant experience in supply chain management, strong people development skills, and a proven track record in business transformation efforts. Embrace the challenge of advancing logistics operations within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Proven experience in a strategic role with digital initiatives.
• Strong people management and talent development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across various functions to drive performance.
• Manage distribution center operations and achieve key performance indicators.
• Drive logistics automation projects and optimize warehouse operations.

Skills

Safety and quality management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Industry, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformation as the GSC Director at our Johannesburg facility, where you'll drive process improvement and automation while building a high-performing, adaptable team. You'll oversee the full scope of logistics or multiple sub-functions, ensuring alignment with our broader supply chain strategy. This role involves significant people management—over 50% of your time will be dedicated to leading teams, both blue collars & white collars, while also managing logistics operations across a defined territory, including transportation, planning, and supply‑demand coordination. Additionally, you'll be responsible for evolving the supply chain design to meet future needs within your region.

What will you do?

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Operations, and Logistics Engineering to drive performance and collaboration.
• Own and manage distribution center operations, ensuring achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) through strategic action plans and regular reviews.
• Oversee complex transformation programs, including governance design, milestone tracking, budget management, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Drive logistics automation projects, managing vendor relationships, IT integration, solution deployment, and transition planning.
• Optimize warehouse operations, integrating automation to improve productivity, efficiency, and end‑to‑end process flow.
• Innovate through digitization and sustainability, developing future‑ready solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
• Align warehouse capacity planning with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) to ensure readiness and scalability.
• Champion people engagement and development, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and agile team culture while building strong local logistics capabilities.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• A strong dedication and demonstrated history of achieving outstanding safety, quality, and compliance results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments.
• A self‑motivated and influential change agent with experience leading continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, as well as attention to detail.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree in Engineering, Industry, supply chain, business, or relevant field.
• 8+ Years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Warehouse experience utilizing digital technologies and innovation.
• Strong people manager and talent developer.
• Proven experience in a strategic role, preferably in business transformation or digital initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other planning software packages.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Apply today

Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.