Remote Warehouse Ops Leader: Boost Inventory & Efficiency

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote workflow

Flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead logistics and warehousing functions in a fully remote setup. The role focuses on driving efficiency, optimizing inventory, and ensuring timely order fulfillment across distributed locations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of WMS/ERP systems to support a high-performing virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business admin or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in warehouse management or similar logistics role.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems is required.
• Strong leadership and remote team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to improve warehouse efficiency and service levels.
• Manage inventory, aiming for accuracy and minimal stockouts/overstock.
• Oversee training and performance of warehouse staff across locations.
• Maintain safety protocols for a secure working environment.
• Utilize WMS and ERP to track inventory, orders, and data.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales and customer service to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business Admin

Tools

WMS

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead logistics and warehousing functions in a fully remote setup. The role focuses on driving efficiency, optimizing inventory, and ensuring timely order fulfillment across distributed locations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of WMS/ERP systems to support a high-performing virtual team.