Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a remote operations team within a global supply chain network. You will optimize warehouse efficiency, drive cost savings, and oversee all facets of inventory, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping from a distributed, remote environment.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision making to deliver continuous improvement and competitive performance across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in logistics and warehouse management, with a significant portion in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of managing complex warehouse operations and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management systems, and warehouse technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance warehouse efficiency and throughput.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.
• Oversee the entire order fulfillment process, from receiving and put-away to picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of logistics professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies across all operational facets.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Remote leadership

Education

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

Tools

WMS software

Data analysis tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead their remote operations team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in optimizing efficiency, driving cost savings, and ensuring the seamless flow of goods within our client's global supply chain network. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, from inventory management and order fulfillment to team leadership and process improvement, all within a fully remote working environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of logistics operations and implement innovative solutions across distributed teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance warehouse efficiency and throughput.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.
• Oversee the entire order fulfillment process, from receiving and put-away to picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of logistics professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies across all operational facets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in logistics and warehouse management , with a significant portion in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex warehouse operations and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management systems, and warehouse technologies .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills , with the ability to lead remote teams effectively.
• Proficiency in WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) software and data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and budget for continued learning.
• Allowance for home office setup and remote work expenses .