Regional Distribution Operations Lead (Hybrid) – Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health insurance

Employee discount on company products

Professional development opportunities

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an Operations Lead to manage the regional distribution hub. This hybrid role balances on-site leadership with strategic planning to ensure efficient inventory, accurate order fulfillment, and strict safety compliance.

You will lead warehouse staff and logistics coordinators, drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with transportation teams to optimise costs and service levels in a dynamic consumer goods network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in warehouse/distribution operations with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
• Strong health and safety knowledge for warehouse environments.
• Proficient in WMS and related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations: receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping.
• Manage inventory levels and optimize stock availability.
• Lead and motivate warehouse staff, provide training and feedback.
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe workplace.
• Monitor operations using KPIs and drive efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams for timely delivery.
• Manage operational budgets and control costs.
• Develop and implement new procedures and technologies.
• Conduct regular facility and equipment inspections for maintenance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Inventory management

WMS proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an Operations Lead to manage the regional distribution hub. This hybrid role balances on-site leadership with strategic planning to ensure efficient inventory, accurate order fulfillment, and strict safety compliance.

You will lead warehouse staff and logistics coordinators, drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with transportation teams to optimise costs and service levels in a dynamic consumer goods network.