Senior Logistics Ops Leader: Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health insurance

Development opportunities

Bonuses

Dynamic work environment

Access to logistics tech

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our expanding Midrand logistics operations in Gauteng. You will lead day-to-day warehousing, transport, and inventory activities while steering continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive operations leadership in logistics, with strong experience in WMS/TMS, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation and inventory management.
• Lead and mentor a team of operations professionals to high performance.
• Manage budgets, control expenses and hit financial targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and technology integration.
• Build relationships with suppliers, vendors and stakeholders.
• Drive innovations to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Budget management

Data analysis

WMS/TMS

Education

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

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our expanding Midrand logistics operations in Gauteng. You will lead day-to-day warehousing, transport, and inventory activities while steering continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive operations leadership in logistics, with strong experience in WMS/TMS, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and customer satisfaction.