Transportation Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement planning assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations in Polokwane. This on-site role requires strategic oversight of inbound and outbound logistics, optimizing routes, managing carrier relationships, and leading a team of logistics professionals to ensure efficiency and compliance.

You will develop transportation strategies, monitor costs, negotiate with carriers, and implement best practices to improve service levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation management or a senior logistics role.
• Experience managing large-scale transportation operations and carrier relationships.
• Strong understanding of logistics software and supply chain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive transportation strategies to meet business objectives and optimize service levels.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with third-party logistics providers and carriers to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.
• Oversee the daily operations of the transportation department, including route planning, scheduling, and load optimization.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of logistics coordinators and dispatchers.
• Monitor and analyze transportation costs, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Budget management

Carrier relations

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Transportation Manager to lead their extensive transportation operations in Polokwane . This leadership role requires strategic oversight of all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance across the entire network. You will be responsible for managing carrier relationships, optimizing routes, supervising a team of logistics professionals, and implementing best practices to enhance operational performance. This on-site position is vital for maintaining the company's supply chain integrity and requires a leader with a deep understanding of the transportation industry and a proven track record of success in managing complex logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive transportation strategies to meet business objectives and optimize service levels.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with third-party logistics providers and carriers to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.
• Oversee the daily operations of the transportation department, including route planning, scheduling, and load optimization.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of logistics coordinators and dispatchers.
• Monitor and analyze transportation costs, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation management or a senior logistics role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale transportation operations and carrier relationships.
• Strong understanding of logistics software, TMS systems, and supply chain best practices.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and drive operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunitytoleadacriticalfunctionwithinthecompany.
• Comprehensivehealth, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning assistance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for career advancement.