Senior Warehouse Operations Leader — Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role demands strategic leadership across large warehousing facilities, ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing flows, and driving cost-effective operations.

You will manage a diverse team, enforce safety, implement WMS solutions, and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales to integrate the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive warehouse operations experience, with 3+ years in a senior role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale warehousing facilities and diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards in warehouse settings.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and related logistics software.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop strategic plans to improve warehouse efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee daily operations including receiving, storage, inventory, order fulfillment, and dispatch.
• Lead and coach a diverse warehouse team, with performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and SOPs.
• Monitor inventory levels, audits, and stock control measures.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and implement changes.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and transportation for integrated supply chain.
• Manage the warehouse budget and seek cost savings.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication

WMS proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Outils

WMS

ERP software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role demands strategic leadership across large warehousing facilities, ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing flows, and driving cost-effective operations.

You will manage a diverse team, enforce safety, implement WMS solutions, and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales to integrate the supply chain.