Head of Logistics & Supply Chain Operations – Kimberley

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Medical aid and provident fund

Leadership training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Head of Operations to oversee its logistics and supply chain network in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on driving operational excellence across warehousing, inventory, transport, and distribution while leading a large team and partnering with procurement and sales to align operations with business goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in FMCG or retail SCM, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to improve performance and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, logistics or related field required.
• Master's degree is a plus for this senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading large logistics/operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies for logistics and supply chain in Kimberley region.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory control, order fulfilment and transportation.
• Lead and develop a high-performance logistics team.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations with 3PLs.
• Drive adoption of SC technologies to improve visibility and reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and optimize operations to hit targets.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance across sites.
• Manage budgets and P&L for logistics and supply chain functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Logistics management

ERP systems

Data analytics

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

SAP or Oracle ERP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Head of Operations to oversee its logistics and supply chain network in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on driving operational excellence across warehousing, inventory, transport, and distribution while leading a large team and partnering with procurement and sales to align operations with business goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in FMCG or retail SCM, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to improve performance and cost