Operations Manager (Logistics & Supply Chain)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement annuity

Performance bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa's Western Cape invites an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our Paarl region supply chain, warehouse, and distribution network. You will drive efficiency, cut costs, improve service levels, and lead a large team across logistics, inventory, and transportation.

The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering improvements in agricultural or wine industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management with a focus on logistics and supply chain.
• Proven experience in managing warehouse operations, inventory control, and transportation logistics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with agricultural or wine industry supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of daily warehouse, inventory, transportation, and distribution operations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
• Manage and mentor a large team of operational staff, fostering a productive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory management systems to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Optimize transportation routes and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the distribution and logistics sector, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Operations Manager to oversee their extensive operations in the Paarl, Western Cape region. This critical role demands a leader with a deep understanding of supply chain management, warehouse operations, inventory control, and transportation logistics. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing service levels, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the entire supply chain network. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership capabilities and a proven ability to manage large teams and complex logistical challenges within the agricultural and wine industries prominent in the Paarl area.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of daily warehouse, inventory, transportation, and distribution operations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
• Manage and mentor a large team of operational staff, fostering a productive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement and maintain effective inventory management systems to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Optimize transportation routes and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management, with a significant focus on logistics and supply chain management.
• Proven experience in managing warehouse operations, inventory control, and transportation logistics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with the agricultural or wine industry supply chain in the Paarl, Western Cape region is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, with a salary of up to ZAR per annum , based on experience and qualifications.
• The benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a retirement annuity, performance bonuses, and significant opportunities for career progression within a leading organization.
• This role offers the chance to lead critical operations in the scenic Paarl region and make a substantial impact on the company's success.