Regional Warehouse & Distribution Leader (Hybrid) – Upington

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension plan

Medical aid

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Regional Warehouse and Distribution Manager to lead operations in the Northern Cape, based in Upington. The role oversees warehouse management, inventory control, and outbound distribution, driving efficiency, cost control, and safety compliance.

You will manage a team, implement best practices in supply chain management, and partner with transport and logistics providers to meet business objectives in a challenging yet rewarding region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive warehouse and distribution management experience, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale distribution centers.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Oversee inventory management processes with accuracy and cycle counts.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse staff, supervisors, and clerks.
• Ensure health and safety regulations within the warehouse.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and carriers for inbound/outbound transport.
• Implement and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS) and related tech.
• Develop and manage the warehouse budget and control expenditures.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales and transportation departments to align supply chain activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the distribution center.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Regional Warehouse and Distribution Manager to lead operations in the Northern Cape, based in Upington. The role oversees warehouse management, inventory control, and outbound distribution, driving efficiency, cost control, and safety compliance.

You will manage a team, implement best practices in supply chain management, and partner with transport and logistics providers to meet business objectives in a challenging yet rewarding region.