Remote Warehouse Operations Leader — E‑commerce

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Performance-based bonuses

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a rapidly growing South African e-commerce enterprise to appoint a Warehouse Operations Manager who can lead fulfilment across distributed centers remotely. You will drive efficiency, accuracy, and throughput while managing a remote team and interfacing with 3PLs.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in SCM or related field, 8+ years in warehousing and ecommerce, strong WMS skills, and a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of progressive warehouse and operations management experience in e-commerce fulfillment.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and operations.
• Expert proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and logistics software.
• Strong inventory control, order fulfillment, and last-mile logistics understanding.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations from receiving to shipping.
• Develop layouts and workflows to maximize productivity.
• Utilize WMS to track inventory, manage orders, and optimize performance.
• Establish KPIs for accuracy, on-time shipping, and cost per unit.
• Lead remote warehouse staff with training and mentoring.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service to meet hub objectives.
• Drive automation and technology adoption in the warehouse.

Skills

Remote team leadership

WMS proficiency

Inventory management

Operations management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 partners with a rapidly growing South African e-commerce enterprise to appoint a Warehouse Operations Manager who can lead fulfilment across distributed centers remotely. You will drive efficiency, accuracy, and throughput while managing a remote team and interfacing with 3PLs.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in SCM or related field, 8+ years in warehousing and ecommerce, strong WMS skills, and a data-driven mindset.