System Integrator & Oem Account Manager

Schneider Electric North America; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled leader to manage logistics operations and drive performance improvement through digital technologies. Responsibilities include overseeing distribution center operations and leading a multidisciplinary team focused on safety and quality. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or a related field, with over 8 years of experience in operations and supply chain management. This position offers opportunities for innovation and team development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Warehouse.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to drive performance.
• Manage distribution center operations for key performance indicators.
• Oversee complex transformation programs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Change agent leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Industry or Supply Chain

Tools

Manhattan

SAP

Oracle

Job description

What will you do?

Lead a multidisciplinary team across Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Operations, and Logistics Engineering to drive performance and collaboration.

Own and manage distribution center operations, ensuring achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) through strategic action plans and regular reviews.

Oversee complex transformation programs, including governance design, milestone tracking, budget management, and cross-functional alignment.

Drive logistics automation projects, managing vendor relationships, IT integration, solution deployment, and transition planning.

Optimize warehouse operations, integrating automation to improve productivity, efficiency, and end‑to‑end process flow.

Innovate through digitization and sustainability, developing future‑ready solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.

Align warehouse capacity planning with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) to ensure readiness and scalability.

Champion people engagement and development, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and agile team culture while building strong local logistics capabilities.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• A strong dedication and demonstrated history of achieving outstanding safety, quality, and compliance results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments.
• A self‑motivated and influential change agent with experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities as well as attention to detail.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges.

Strong people manager and talent developer.

• Proven experience in a strategic role, preferably in business transformation or digital initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Manhattan, SAP, Oracle or other planning software packages.

Who will you report to?

Channel Sales Director: Industry System Integrators and OEMs.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree in Engineering, Industry, supply chain, business, or relevant field.
• 8+ Years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Warehouse experience utilizing digital technologies and innovation.

Let us learn about you!

Apply today.

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This position will be posted until filled.

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