Regional Distribution Leader – Logistics & Warehousing

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Regional Distribution Manager to oversee logistics and warehousing across the SA distribution network, based in Gauteng's industrial belt in Tembisa. The role requires strategic leadership and hands-on management of multiple distribution centers.

You will drive operational excellence, develop budgets, mentor teams, and partner with procurement, sales and transport to ensure timely, accurate delivery while maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years in distribution management with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing large, complex distribution centers and multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, inventory control, and logistics best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage regional distribution center operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory Control, order picking, packing and shipping.
• Develop and implement operational plans and budgets with cost control.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of supervisors and staff to meet targets.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery, accuracy, turnover, and costs; take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, customer service and carriers to ensure flow of goods.
• Enforce health, safety and security protocols; ensure compliance.
• Identify process improvements and tech advancements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage vendor relationships for warehouse supplies and services.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting

WMS knowledge

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

WMS platforms

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Regional Distribution Manager to oversee logistics and warehousing across the SA distribution network, based in Gauteng's industrial belt in Tembisa. The role requires strategic leadership and hands-on management of multiple distribution centers.

You will drive operational excellence, develop budgets, mentor teams, and partner with procurement, sales and transport to ensure timely, accurate delivery while maintaining safety standards and