Regional Transportation Manager (Hybrid) - Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 0

Career advancement opportunities

Travel allowance for on-site visits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 represents a major retail distribution company seeking an Area Transportation Manager to oversee logistics in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hybrid role requires strategic leadership to manage a complex transportation network, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery to retail outlets and customers.

You will lead a team, control costs, and uphold safety standards while using TMS and logistics software to drive data-based improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in transportation management or logistics.
• Experience managing large fleets and complex distribution networks.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Hybrid work in Pretoria.

Responsabilités

• Develop strategic transportation plans for the Pretoria area.
• Manage daily transportation operations including route planning and fleet scheduling.
• Oversee drivers and logistics coordinators; provide leadership and coaching.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery and transportation costs.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, laws and policies.
• Manage relationships with carriers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other tech.
• Analyze data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with warehouse and inventory teams for seamless flow.
• Manage the transportation budget for the area.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Outils

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Logistics software

Description du poste

Placements24 represents a major retail distribution company seeking an Area Transportation Manager to oversee logistics in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hybrid role requires strategic leadership to manage a complex transportation network, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery to retail outlets and customers.

You will lead a team, control costs, and uphold safety standards while using TMS and logistics software to drive data-based improvements.