Senior Logistics Leader - Hybrid (Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Logistics Manager to lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain in and around Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role combines hands-on, on-site operations with strategic, remote planning to drive efficiency and cost effects.

You will direct transportation, warehousing, inventory, and fleet, mentor a skilled team, and negotiate with carriers to secure favorable terms in a dynamic agricultural logistics landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive logistics management experience, with agricultural or commodity focus.
• Experience managing transportation, warehousing, and inventory operations.
• Strong understanding of Mpumalanga/Nelspruit logistics landscape.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP, TMS, and logistics software.
• Hybrid work environment with on-site operations and remote planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Budget management and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies to support the company's objectives.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and fleet operations.
• Mentor a team of logistics coordinators and drivers, focusing on safety and efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts with carriers and third-party logistics providers.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards in Mpumalanga.
• Optimize inventory levels and warehouse operations for efficiency.
• Implement logistics technologies to improve visibility and control.
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Budget management

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

Logistics software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Logistics Manager to lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain in and around Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role combines hands-on, on-site operations with strategic, remote planning to drive efficiency and cost effects.

You will direct transportation, warehousing, inventory, and fleet, mentor a skilled team, and negotiate with carriers to secure favorable terms in a dynamic agricultural logistics landscape.