Senior Logistics & Distribution Leader — Strategy & Ops Excellence

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Logistics and Distribution Manager to oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution strategy. You will lead a large team, optimize transport, and drive supply chain efficiency with Lean methodologies.

The role emphasizes cost-effective delivery, high service levels, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement across the distribution network, with substantial strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• 8+ years in logistics/distribution; 4+ in leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and optimize operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics and distribution strategies.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations and stock control.
• Manage transportation operations, fleet and routing.
• Lead and develop a large logistics team.
• Ensure safety, environmental and transportation compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean principles.
• Manage budgets and control costs in logistics.
• Engage with stakeholders and partners to improve visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Logistics and Distribution Manager to oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution strategy. You will lead a large team, optimize transport, and drive supply chain efficiency with Lean methodologies.

The role emphasizes cost-effective delivery, high service levels, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement across the distribution network, with substantial strategic impact.