Remote Operations & Logistics Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive-level salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Home office stipend

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Operations Manager to lead a distributed logistics team from a fully remote setup. You will drive operational efficiency, oversee inventory, warehousing and transportation, and partner with sales, customer service and finance to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires a strong leader with a track record in remote team management, data-driven decision making, and experience with WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business admin or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus and demonstrates advanced expertise.
• Proven ability to lead remote, distributed teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remote supply chain and logistics operations, including inventory, warehousing and transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and mentor a remote operations team to foster accountability and high performance.
• Monitor performance via KPIs and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to maintain seamless operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through best practices and new technologies.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to meet financial targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with 3PLs and carrier partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Operations Manager to lead a distributed logistics team from a fully remote setup. You will drive operational efficiency, oversee inventory, warehousing and transportation, and partner with sales, customer service and finance to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires a strong leader with a track record in remote team management, data-driven decision making, and experience with WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.