Logistics Supervisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Career advancement in logistics

Exposure to supply chain

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Logistics Supervisor for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role combines oversight of daily logistics activities with managing a team of drivers and warehouse personnel in a hybrid work setup.

You will coordinate schedules, monitor performance, and resolve operational issues to maintain high service levels, contributing to efficient supply chain management in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with transportation and warehousing procedures.
• Ability to manage a hybrid work schedule.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of drivers and warehouse staff.
• Ensure efficient route planning and timely delivery of goods.
• Monitor fleet performance and adherence to schedules.
• Assist in managing inventory levels and warehouse organization.
• Address and resolve operational challenges as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics experience

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Logistics Supervisor to support their operations in the Nelspruit area, working a hybrid schedule. This role involves overseeing daily logistics activities, managing a team of drivers and warehouse personnel, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods. You will be responsible for coordinating schedules, monitoring performance, and resolving operational issues to maintain high service levels. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of logistics processes, contributing to the effective supply chain management within the Mpumalanga region, Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of drivers and warehouse staff.
• Ensure efficient route planning and timely delivery of goods.
• Monitor fleet performance and adherence to schedules.
• Assist in managing inventory levels and warehouse organization.
• Address and resolve operational challenges as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a logistics or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Familiarity with transportation and warehousing procedures.
• Ability to manage a hybrid work schedule effectively.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within logistics.
• Exposure to various aspects of supply chain management.
• Work in a key economic area of Mpumalanga .