Remote Freight Operations Leader

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and bonus
Remote-first work environment
Career growth opportunities
Cutting-edge operational technology

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a national leader in freight and logistics to recruit a Remote Freight Operations Manager. This senior role drives operational excellence across the network from a remote location, overseeing planning, execution, costs, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in freight management, strong leadership of remote teams, and deep knowledge of multimodal freight and compliance; proficiency with TMS and data analytics is essential.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in freight management and logistics operations.
  • Experience leading remote teams and complex freight operations.
  • Knowledge of multimodal freight (road/rail/air/sea) and international trade compliance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Administration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee planning and execution of freight operations across the network.
  • Lead a remote operations team with performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
  • Monitor KPIs and drive cost efficiency and service improvements.

Skills

Remote team leadership
Strategic planning
Data analysis
Regulatory compliance
Freight operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

TMS
Freight forwarding software

Job description

Placements24 partners with a national leader in freight and logistics to recruit a Remote Freight Operations Manager. This senior role drives operational excellence across the network from a remote location, overseeing planning, execution, costs, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in freight management, strong leadership of remote teams, and deep knowledge of multimodal freight and compliance; proficiency with TMS and data analytics is essential.

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