Senior Logistics & Operations Leader – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Company car

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across inventory, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead a high-performance team, drive efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with sales, procurement and finance to meet business objectives.

The role requires a strong background in supply chain, data analysis and Lean Six Sigma, with a track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements in a logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a Master’s is advantageous.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in operations management, preferably in logistics.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and optimizing operations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, inventory, and warehouse operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee daily operations including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation logistics.
• Mentor and manage a team of operational staff to drive high performance.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and generate reports for cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and finance to align operational goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Implement streamlined processes to reduce waste and improve workflows.
• Lead special projects related to operational improvements and system implementations.
• Contribute to strategic direction through operational insights.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Data analysis

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Lean Six Sigma

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics

Master's degree

Tools

ERP software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across inventory, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead a high-performance team, drive efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with sales, procurement and finance to meet business objectives.

The role requires a strong background in supply chain, data analysis and Lean Six Sigma, with a track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements in a logistics setting.