Logistics Operations Supervisor

Riseup Management; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseup Management in Durban is seeking a logistics supervisor to coordinate daily delivery and warehouse operations. You will plan routes, allocate drivers and vehicles, monitor KPI performance and ensure efficient use of fleet while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires 2+ years supervisory experience, strong planning skills, and the ability to work shifts, including weekends when required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, transport or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years supervisory/team-lead experience.
• Experience managing drivers and operational staff.
• Experience with route planning and transport coordination.
• Experience in fleet management and vehicle utilisation.
• Experience managing receiving, dispatch and warehouse operations.
• Experience working with operational KPIs and productivity targets.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Regular movement throughout warehouse and operational areas.
• May be required to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery and collection routes.
• Develop efficient routes based on delivery locations, traffic conditions, delivery windows, vehicle capacity and customer requirements.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers according to operational requirements.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise unnecessary kilometres and empty trips.
• Consolidate deliveries where practical to improve transport efficiency.
• Provide drivers with accurate daily routes, schedules and delivery instructions.
• Supervise and coordinate daily logistics, warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed according to planned schedules.
• Allocate employees to workstations, tasks and operational areas.
• Conduct daily operational briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure effective communication between warehouse, transport, drivers and management.
• Manage operational disruptions and elevate issues where necessary.
• Ensure effective shift handovers are completed.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Route planning

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Driver management

Vehicle utilisation

KPIs & productivity

GPS tracking

WMS/ERP exposure

Shift work flexibility

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

GPS Fleet Tracking

WMS/ERP

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, Warehouse Management or Operations qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, transport or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory/team-lead experience.
• Experience managing drivers and operational employees.
• Experience with route planning and transport coordination.
• Experience in fleet management and vehicle utilisation.
• Experience managing receiving, dispatch and warehouse operations.
• Experience working with operational KPIs and productivity targets.
• Experience with GPS/fleet tracking systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems will be advantageous.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays depending on operational requirements.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak operational periods.
• Position requires regular movement throughout warehouse, loading, dispatch and operational areas.
• May be required to travel between operational sites where applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery and collection routes.
• Develop efficient routes based on delivery locations, traffic conditions, delivery windows, vehicle capacity and customer requirements.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers according to operational requirements.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise unnecessary kilometres and empty trips.
• Consolidate deliveries where practical to improve transport efficiency.
• Provide drivers with accurate daily routes, schedules and delivery instructions.
• Supervise and coordinate daily logistics, warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed according to planned schedules.
• Allocate employees to workstations, tasks and operational areas.
• Conduct daily operational briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure effective communication between warehouse, transport, drivers and management.
• Manage operational disruptions and elevate issues where necessary.
• Ensure effective shift handovers are completed.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.