Team Manager Logistics

Leaseweb; Haarlem; On-site; ZAR 883 000 - 1 138 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Team Leader to oversee logistics operations and manage inventory effectively. This role requires proven experience in logistics, team leadership, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include optimizing daily operations, coaching team members, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from €46,396 to €59,745 annually, along with additional benefits including paid time off and participation in an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual company bonus scheme

Pension plan

Lease bike plan

25 days paid time off

Free lunch and fresh fruit

Access to Leaseweb Academy

Fun events year-round

Multicultural work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and able to prioritize.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily logistics operations.
• Act as the escalation manager for technical challenges.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members.
• Plan and monitor daily team tasks.
• Report on team progress and KPIs.
• Uphold safety and health standards.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Team Leader to oversee the daily operations and overall performance of our Logistics Team. This role focuses on efficiently managing the inventory of received and distributed servers, server components, and accessories sold to customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining high standards of inventory management, and driving team performance, with a focus on processes and outcomes.

What is the role about?

• Oversee and optimize daily logistics operations and ensure all technical aspects are managed effectively.
• Act as the escalation manager for technical challenges within the team, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Focus on coaching, mentoring, and training team members to enhance their performance and help them achieve their full potential.
• Plan, distribute and monitor daily team tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion orders to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Report on team progress and KPIs.
• Uphold a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to company standards and complying with legal regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in logistics, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach a team effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances, able to prioritize and shift focus as needed.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Benefits include:

The salary for this position ranges from 46396 Euros to 59745 Euros annually (including the holiday allowance), depending on your experience and skills. The final offer is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as how the offer aligns with internal equity and our established salary framework.

• Participation in annual company bonus scheme and company pension.
• Lease bike plan.
• 25 days of paid time off (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 more days).
• Free lunch, parking, and fresh fruit provided when in the office.
• Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalised learning platform offering a variety of studies, (Dutch) courses, and trainings.
• Fun events year‑round – from virtual pub quizzes to summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons and much more.
• A multicultural work environment (our colleagues are from over 60 countries!) in a company where you can truly make a difference.

Ready for the next step?

If you’d like to apply, please do soonline. To learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram to get an inside look at life at Leaseweb. For questions, please reach out to Demetra Spyrou, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [e-mail].

We directly source all candidates – any unsolicited profiles received from recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applications.