Junior Logistics Manager

Blue Label Telecoms; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Logistics Manager responsible for overseeing daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations. You will manage transport planning, optimize routes and costs, and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. You'll also lead a logistics team, monitor inventory levels, and implement process improvements for operational efficiency. This role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Manage transport planning to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Optimize routes, costs, and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Manage budgets and control costs.
• Implement process improvements and best practices.
• Monitor inventory levels across all sections of the warehouse.
• Address customer inquiries regarding deliveries.
• Oversee warehouse activities like receiving, packing, and shipping goods.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization.
• Manage warehouse equipment and maintenance.
• Lead and develop the logistics team.
• Assign tasks and provide training to warehouse personnel.
• Generate reports on key logistics metrics.
• Monitor inventory, delivery performance, and operational KPIs.

Job description

Job Purpose

Oversee daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations by managing day-to-day logistics activities while also supervising warehouse staff and optimizing operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse logistics: Oversee and ensure smooth running and daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Manage transport planning and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Optimize routes, costs, and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and legal regulations.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Implement process improvements and best practices.
• Monitoring inventory levels across all sections of the warehouse.
• Addressing customer inquiries regarding deliveries, resolving shipping issues, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Overseeing warehouse activities like receiving, packing, and shipping goods, ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Optimizing warehouse space utilization.
• Managing warehouse equipment and maintenance.
• Leadership: Managing day-to-day activities of staff to optimum efficiency levels.
• Lead and develop the logistics team to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Assigning tasks and providing training to warehouse personnel.
• Reporting: Generating reports on key logistics metrics.
• Monitor and report on inventory, delivery performance, and operational KPIs.