Regional Distribution Leader - Hybrid (North West)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Regional Distribution Manager to oversee the Mahikeng distribution network in North West. This strategic role drives warehouse operations, inventory optimization, and on-site leadership across multiple centers in a hybrid work setting.

You will manage large teams, implement WMS solutions, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with procurement, sales, and transportation to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in distribution management or warehouse operations.
• Proven leadership managing large teams and complex distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution center operations in Mahikeng region (receiving, warehousing, inventory, dispatch).
• Improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Lead warehouse staff, supervisors, and logistics coordinators.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to policies and standards.
• Optimize inventory to meet demand while minimizing stockouts and excess.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales and transportation for seamless integration.
• Implement and leverage WMS for visibility and control.
• Monitor KPIs and report on distribution performance.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the North West region.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team management

Remote management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Regional Distribution Manager to oversee the Mahikeng distribution network in North West. This strategic role drives warehouse operations, inventory optimization, and on-site leadership across multiple centers in a hybrid work setting.

You will manage large teams, implement WMS solutions, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with procurement, sales, and transportation to reduce costs and improve service levels.