Remote Warehouse Operations Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Equipment provided for home office

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Warehouse Operations Specialist for a remote-first role with a growing distributor of specialized industrial components. You will develop SOPs, optimize remote inventory, and coordinate with on-site or 3PL teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in logistics or related field, 3–5 years in warehouse operations, experience with WMS and inventory controls, and strong analytical and Excel skills to drive improvements from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain management with process optimization focus.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and implement standardized warehouse operating procedures for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee and optimize inventory management remotely, including cycle counting and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze warehouse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with on-site personnel or third-party logistics providers for receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations.
• Support the implementation and utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other technologies.
• Manage space utilization and layout optimization within warehouse facilities.
• Monitor KPIs related to warehouse operations and report findings.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales to meet objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote team management

Excel proficiency

Process optimization

Education

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

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory control methodologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Warehouse Operations Specialist for a remote-first role with a growing distributor of specialized industrial components. You will develop SOPs, optimize remote inventory, and coordinate with on-site or 3PL teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in logistics or related field, 3–5 years in warehouse operations, experience with WMS and inventory controls, and strong analytical and Excel skills to drive improvements from