National Warehouse Distribution Manager

Zohorecruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a National Warehouse Distribution Manager to oversee and optimise the company’s nationwide distribution network. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency by coordinating warehouse and store operations, planning strategically, and monitoring performance to ensure stock accuracy and timely delivery.

You will lead large regional teams across multiple sites, manage 3PL partnerships, implement process improvements, and drive cost-effective

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' minimum experience in warehouse and distribution management.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior management role overseeing multiple warehouse locations.
• Proven experience managing national warehouse and distribution operations.
• Strong experience in inventory management, logistics, and fleet management.
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships and service providers.
• Experience managing large operational teams and multiple sites.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise the national warehouse and distribution network.
• Coordinate warehouse and store operations to enhance efficiency and stock accuracy.
• Lead strategic planning, logistics coordination and performance monitoring.
• Manage 3PL partnerships and service providers across multiple sites.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

3PL management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

National Warehouse Distribution Manager

Olifantsfontein, South Africa | Posted on 01/10/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a National Warehouse Distribution Manager for our client in Johannesburg. TheNational Warehouse Distribution Manager will be responsible for overseeing andoptimising the distribution network of the company on a national scale. The role involves enhancing efficiency by regulating warehouse and store operations,strategic planning, logistics coordination, performance monitoring and ensuringresponsible oversight of stock management.

Requirements

8-10 years' minimum experience in warehouse and distribution management.

At least 5 years' experience in a senior management role overseeing multiple warehouse locations.

Proven experience managing national warehouse and distribution operations.

Strong experience in inventory management, logistics, and fleet management.

Demonstrated experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships and service providers.

Experience managing large operational teams and multiple sites.

Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.