Operations Manager - Logistics

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a logistics focus to oversee Soweto-based supply chain activities. You will manage transportation, warehousing, and inventory, and drive cost-efficient delivery while maintaining service levels.

Lead a logistics team, implement process improvements, and collaborate with suppliers and internal departments to optimize performance and safety standards across the network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Logistics Operations Management or a similar role within the supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistics networks and optimize transportation routes.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain best practices.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in logistics management software and systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all logistics and supply chain operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Lead and mentor the logistics team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Oversee inventory control, ensuring accuracy and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Monitor logistics performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address deviations.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager with a specialization in logistics to manage their operations in Soweto . This critical role involves overseeing all aspects of the logistics and supply chain functions, ensuring efficient transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing logistics processes, managing a team, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics expert to drive operational excellence within a key sector of the business in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all logistics and supply chain operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.


• Develop and implement strategies to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.


• Lead and mentor the logistics team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.


• Oversee inventory control, ensuring accuracy and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory.


• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to ensure seamless supply chain operations.


• Monitor logistics performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address deviations.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Logistics Operations Management or a similar role within the supply chain.


• Proven ability to manage complex logistics networks and optimize transportation routes.


• Strong understanding of warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain best practices.


• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in logistics management software and systems.


• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and advanced logistics training.


• A stable and dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.


• Annual leave and other statutory benefits.


• Potential for career advancement within the logistics sector.