Senior Operations Manager - Distribution

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with strong/

Fully remote work arrangement

Executive health, dental, and vision

Development and education allowance

Shape and lead operational strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Manager with extensive experience in distribution and logistics to lead remote operations. This role focuses on optimizing distribution networks, streamlining warehouse operations, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods across regions.

You will manage geographically dispersed teams and facilities using advanced digital tools and communication platforms, driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and end-to-end supply chain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• 8+ years in distribution and logistics management.
• Experience leading large remote teams.
• Strong analytical and optimization skills.
• Proficiency with WMS, TMS, ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution operations across warehouses and transportation.
• Develop strategies to reduce lead times and costs.
• Lead remote team of distribution center managers.
• Analyze data to improve supply chain performance.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Remote team management

Education

Master's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Manager with extensive experience in Distribution and Logistics to lead their remote operations. This role is pivotal in optimizing distribution networks, streamlining warehouse operations, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods across various regions. As a fully remote position, you will leverage advanced digital tools and communication platforms to manage geographically dispersed teams and facilities. Your strategic oversight will be critical in driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and enhancing the overall supply chain performance for our client's distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of distribution operations, including warehouse management, inventory control, and transportation logistics.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to optimize distribution efficiency, reduce lead times, and lower operational costs.
• Oversee a remote team of distribution center managers and staff, fostering a high-performance and collaborative virtual environment.
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement in the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all distribution facilities.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service teams to align distribution strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in distribution and logistics management, with a focus on operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale distribution networks and remote teams.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with supply chain optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP software.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuing education.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the operational strategy of a growing company.