National DC Operations Lead — Supply Chain Excellence

PEP; Parow; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PEP SA is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain - Operations to lead its DC network nationwide. You will drive strategy, optimise warehousing, inventory, inbound and outbound distribution, and oversee safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites.

You will develop high-performing teams, lead senior operations, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Transport, Procurement, Sales, Finance and IT to optimise end-to-end supply chain.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years' experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple Distribution Centres or large-scale warehouse operations.
• Leadership of senior operational teams across geographically dispersed sites.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Proven track record of improving productivity, service levels, operational efficiency, and cost performance.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally between Distribution Centres.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the supply chain strategy for PEP SA across the DC network.
• Lead DCs, projects, supply chain finances, and Control Tower.
• Drive operational excellence across receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
• Ensure DCs achieve service levels, productivity, accuracy, and cost targets.
• Manage warehouse capacity, labour utilisation, equipment, systems, and processes.
• Establish and monitor KPIs including order fulfilment, inventory accuracy, and picking/packing accuracy.
• Lead DC management teams with accountability, performance management, and talent development.
• Promote health, safety, quality, and compliance culture across the national DC network.
• Drive continuous improvement incl. process optimisation, automation, and warehouse technology.
• Partner with Transport, Procurement, Sales, Finance, IT, and other functions to optimise end-to-end supply chain.
• Ensure effective inventory management and minimise stock losses, damages, write-offs, and waste.
• Oversee DC budgets, forecasting, expenditure, and financial performance.
• Ensure sites comply with legislation and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

People management

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS

Job description

PEP SA is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain - Operations to lead its DC network nationwide. You will drive strategy, optimise warehousing, inventory, inbound and outbound distribution, and oversee safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites.

You will develop high-performing teams, lead senior operations, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Transport, Procurement, Sales, Finance and IT to optimise end-to-end supply chain.