Logistics Manager: Drive Warehouse & Delivery Excellence

Merand Recruitment; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merand Recruitment seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse, distribution, transport and inventory operations in Johannesburg. You will drive efficiency, service delivery and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a logistics team, optimize WMS, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain high customer service levels while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration or related field.
• 10–12 years' experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution management.
• Minimum 5 years' senior logistics/warehouse leadership experience.
• Experience with FMCG, retail or temperature-controlled distribution advantageous.
• Strong experience with WMS, inventory management, fleet management and route optimisation.
• Knowledge of industrial relations and disciplinary processes.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Legal Liability certification advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Oversee warehouse, distribution and transport operations.
• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, replenishment and dispatch.
• Ensure accurate and on-time order fulfilment and deliveries.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Oversee fleet management, route planning and transport efficiency.
• Manage and optimise Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Monitor logistics costs, budgets, labour productivity and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety and quality standards.
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain high customer service levels.
• Drive operational change, process improvements and system implementation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Excel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/Business Admin

Outils

WMS

Inventory management systems

Route optimization tools

Description du poste

Merand Recruitment seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee warehouse, distribution, transport and inventory operations in Johannesburg. You will drive efficiency, service delivery and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a logistics team, optimize WMS, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain high customer service levels while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.