Logistics & Operations Leader – North West

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations & Logistics Manager for their Mahikeng, North West facility. This role oversees warehouse and distribution operations, drives cost efficiencies, and leads a team while implementing WMS/ERP solutions to improve service levels.

The ideal candidate has a strong supply chain background, hands-on leadership, and a track record of optimizing distribution processes to support growth in the North West region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of operations and logistics management experience in distribution/warehousing.
• Proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management, inventory control and transportation logistics.
• Experience leading teams and managing daily operations.
• Proficiency with WMS/ERP systems and logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in the Mahikeng, North West area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring accuracy and minimizing stockouts or overstock.
• Develop and implement efficient transportation and logistics strategies.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and suppliers.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse and logistics staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations in the warehouse.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, controlling costs and seeking efficiencies.
• Implement and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS) and other technologies.
• Monitor KPIs for operations and logistics, reporting on performance.
• Drive process improvement, waste reduction and service enhancement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations & Logistics Manager for their Mahikeng, North West facility. This role oversees warehouse and distribution operations, drives cost efficiencies, and leads a team while implementing WMS/ERP solutions to improve service levels.

The ideal candidate has a strong supply chain background, hands-on leadership, and a track record of optimizing distribution processes to support growth in the North West region.