Senior Warehouse Operations Leader | Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Modern facilities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 client in South Africa is seeking a Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. You will lead day-to-day functions across receiving, storage, order fulfillment and shipping, while shaping strategies to improve efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

You will manage a large team, implement WMS-driven processes, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with procurement and sales to optimise the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive warehouse/logistics operations experience.
• Experience managing large teams and complex warehouses.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and inventory control.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations: receiving, storage, order fulfilment and shipping.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and boost service levels.
• Lead and coach warehouse staff; provide training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement effective controls.
• Optimize layout and space utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales for seamless supply chain.
• Implement and manage WMS to track inventory and operations.
• Monitor KPIs and report on operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

WMS knowledge

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lean / continuous improvement

Strategic thinking

Safety & compliance

Education

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

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 client in South Africa is seeking a Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. You will lead day-to-day functions across receiving, storage, order fulfillment and shipping, while shaping strategies to improve efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

You will manage a large team, implement WMS-driven processes, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with procurement and sales to optimise the supply chain.