Senior Global Logistics & Supply Chain Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Medical, dental and life insurance

Generous retirement plan contributions

Significant paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Global travel opportunities

State-of-the-art office in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a strategic Head of Logistics and Supply Chain based in Tembisa to lead end-to-end operations, from procurement to distribution. The role focuses on optimizing networks, reducing costs, and driving digital transformation through data analytics and ERP systems, with a mandate to build a high-performance team and ensure regulatory compliance.

This senior position offers executive compensation, healthcare, retirement benefits, and opportunities for global travel and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Logistics, or MBA.
• 10+ years in supply chain and logistics leadership.
• Experience building and executing complex strategies.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, warehousing, transportation.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and communication.
• Experience with ERP and planning software.
• Ability to travel and manage large teams/budgets.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations.
• Optimize inventory levels and stock turns.
• Lead, mentor and build high-performing teams.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and 3PLs.
• Implement robust planning and forecasting processes.
• Monitor KPIs and drive cost reduction and efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, finance for seamless operations.
• Drive adoption of technology for visibility and automation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Data analytics

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Supply chain / logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a strategic Head of Logistics and Supply Chain based in Tembisa to lead end-to-end operations, from procurement to distribution. The role focuses on optimizing networks, reducing costs, and driving digital transformation through data analytics and ERP systems, with a mandate to build a high-performance team and ensure regulatory compliance.

This senior position offers executive compensation, healthcare, retirement benefits, and opportunities for global travel and