Regional Distribution Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Regional Distribution Manager to lead distribution operations across Randburg and Gauteng. This senior role drives efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence by guiding multiple distribution centers and a team of managers and supervisors.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a logistics-related field and 8+ years in logistics/distribution, including 4+ years in senior roles. Hybrid work supports strategic planning and on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive logistics and distribution management experience, with at least 4 years in a senior management role overseeing multiple sites.
• Proven success in managing large-scale distribution operations and achieving operational improvements.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization, inventory management, and transportation logistics.
• Proven leadership with ability to inspire, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control experience.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in advanced analytics, WMS, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be based in or relocate to Randburg, Gauteng, with hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for regional distribution operations to improve efficiency, costs, and service.
• Oversee multiple distribution centers ensuring optimal performance and adherence to standards.
• Lead and develop distribution center managers and supervisors into a high-performance team.
• Manage budgets and identify opportunities for cost reductions within the region.
• Ensure robust inventory management and control systems are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement to warehouse productivity, accuracy, and safety.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across facilities.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Monitor regional performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for regional facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Advanced analytics

WMS

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Logistics/SCM/related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent leader in national logistics and supply chain management, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Regional Distribution Manager to oversee operations within the Randburg, Gauteng area. This senior role demands exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of distribution networks, and the ability to drive efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence across multiple distribution centers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a significant portion of the company's logistics infrastructure, leading a team of managers and supervisors, and ensuring the seamless flow of goods to meet customer demands. This is a critical position for an accomplished professional looking to make a substantial impact within a reputable and expanding organization. A hybrid work arrangement will allow for strategic planning and on-site operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for regional distribution operations to achieve company objectives in efficiency, cost, and service.
• Oversee the management of multiple distribution centers, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of distribution center managers and supervisors, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets, control operational costs, and identify opportunities for significant cost reduction within the region.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of robust inventory management and control systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, accuracy, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations across all regional facilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Monitor regional distribution performance against key metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for regional facilities.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in logistics and distribution management, with at least 4 years in a senior management role overseeing multiple sites.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale distribution operations and achieving significant operational improvements.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization, inventory management, and transportation logistics.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in advanced analytics, WMS, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Randburg, Gauteng, and comfortable with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive executive salary package, including performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, a generous retirement fund, and significant career advancement opportunities. This role provides the chance to lead a substantial segment of the company's distribution network, operating from the strategic location of Randburg, Gauteng, with the flexibility afforded by a hybrid work arrangement.