Senior Transportation & Operations Program Lead

Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commerce company in Cape Town is seeking a Transportation Manager to develop strategies for improving the customer experience. This role involves managing relationships with 3PL carriers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in logistics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of transportation operations in Africa.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in transportation, logistic, or supply chain management.
• Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the business relationships with 3PL carriers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with carriers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps)

SQL

Job description

A leading global commerce company in Cape Town is seeking a Transportation Manager to develop strategies for improving the customer experience. This role involves managing relationships with 3PL carriers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in logistics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of transportation operations in Africa.