Operations Manager (Logistics) East London

Hlabahlosile; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in East London is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. Responsibilities include managing the warehouse operations, overseeing stock management using Cargowise WMS, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of FMCG experience and a relevant diploma. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the FMCG industry.
• Experience managing vehicle fleets and chemical storage.
• Proficiency in Cargowise WMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and stock management for clients.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and conduct regular stock counts.
• Manage warehouse operations and lead staff.
• Prepare monthly management reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Customer relationship skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of warehouse operations

Dangerous goods handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Tools

Cargowise Warehouse Management System

Job description

CHEMICAL/DANGEROUS GOODS/HAZMAT ESSENTIAL

Operations Manager (East London)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Experience:

• 5+ years in the FMCG industry
• Managing vehicle fleets and chemical storage
• Cargowise Warehouse Management System (CW1 WMS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee onboarding and stock management for clients using Cargowise WMS
• Ensure regular stock counts, reports, and compliance with SLAs
• Manage warehouse operations: reconciliations, MHE maintenance, claims, space optimization, and quality control
• Uphold safety and company policies
• Handle client complaints, reports, and participate in SLA meetings
• Lead warehouse staff, task assignment, training, and manage contract labour
• Control costs and oversee monthly billing
• Prepare monthly management reports (e.g EC scorecard, stock loss, operational updates)

Skills & Competencies:

• Attention to detail, business acumen, organizational and leadership skills
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, dangerous goods handling, and MS Office proficiency