Senior Warehouse & Logistics Operations Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced logistics and supply chain professional with a strong background in WMS, forwarding, fleet management, and warehousing. The role requires a track record of leading large teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and auditing standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Logistics and Supply Chain degree, Matric, and at least 10 years in warehousing/logistics, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and a Logistics/SC degree are required.
• 5 years experience on WMS Systems.
• 5 years Clearing and forwarding experience.
• 3 years fleet and transportation management.
• 10 years warehousing and logistics experience.
• 3 years bond store and collateral management experience.
• 5 years food and health and safety experience with auditing background.
• Strong leadership to manage large teams and monitor performance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and drive corrective actions to meet objectives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and provide admin support for strategy projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate warehousing, logistics and supply chain activities.
• Monitor performance, report at all levels and implement corrective actions.
• Lead large teams and ensure safety and compliance standards.
• Align stakeholders and provide admin support for strategy rollout.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate budget processes and financial reporting.

Skills

WMS Systems

Team management

Performance reporting

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder management

Project management

Logistics coordination

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Logistics and Supply Chain Degree

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced logistics and supply chain professional with a strong background in WMS, forwarding, fleet management, and warehousing. The role requires a track record of leading large teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and auditing standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Logistics and Supply Chain degree, Matric, and at least 10 years in warehousing/logistics, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets and stakeholder