Remote FMCG Warehouse Operations Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee remote warehouse and distribution operations with occasional site visits to Bloemfontein, Free State. You will manage day-to-day activities, optimize inventory, ensure timely orders, and lead the warehouse team to peak performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong FMCG warehouse background, proven ability to implement best practices, and exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency across remote

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse operations management.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping.
• Develop efficient warehouse layouts and processes to maximize space and flow.
• Manage inventory levels, stock counts, and minimize discrepancies and stock-outs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead, train, and motivate the warehouse team to high productivity and accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost per unit.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics to ensure smooth inbound/outbound flow.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers when applicable.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce costs and boost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee remote warehouse and distribution operations with occasional site visits to Bloemfontein, Free State. You will manage day-to-day activities, optimize inventory, ensure timely orders, and lead the warehouse team to peak performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong FMCG warehouse background, proven ability to implement best practices, and exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency across remote