Senior Logistics Operations Lead: Warehouse & Transport

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to oversee warehouse and transportation activities in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead a team of warehouse staff and drivers, manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and ensure safety and efficiency across all warehouse operations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment. Flexible hours and weekend work may be required to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in warehouse/logistics operations with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven leadership for diverse teams and ability to drive performance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse processes and transport coordination.
• Familiarity with WMS/TMS systems and safety/compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and transportation operations and ensure schedules.
• Lead, train and motivate warehouse staff and drivers.
• Manage inventory, stock counts, and record accuracy.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

WMS

TMS

Inventory control

Logistics knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Tools

WMS

TMS

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to oversee warehouse and transportation activities in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead a team of warehouse staff and drivers, manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and ensure safety and efficiency across all warehouse operations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment. Flexible hours and weekend work may be required to meet operational demands.