Strategic Remote Logistics Operations Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible remote working

Professional development opportunities

Employee well-being focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Operations Manager specializing in logistics to join its distributed team. This fully remote role oversees the company's end-to-end supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and inventory control to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.

You will drive operational excellence across a geographically dispersed network, leveraging technology and strategic planning to improve performance, cost savings, and customer satisfaction while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as Operations Manager with logistics focus.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and inventory control systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with logistics management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics and supply chain remotely.
• Oversee transportation carriers and contract negotiations.
• Develop strategies for inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
• Monitor KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners remotely.
• Utilize logistics software to enhance efficiency and visibility.

Skills

Remote team management

Logistics optimization

Transportation knowledge

Inventory control

Negotiation

Analytics

Problem solving

Logistics software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Operations Manager specializing in logistics to join its distributed team. This fully remote role oversees the company's end-to-end supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and inventory control to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.

You will drive operational excellence across a geographically dispersed network, leveraging technology and strategic planning to improve performance, cost savings, and customer satisfaction while maintaining