Upington DC Manager – Northern Cape Ops Leader

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Retirement fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead a high-volume facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will direct inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and outbound transportation to deliver market-leading performance.

The role requires a proven track record in large-scale operations, strong leadership, and strategic thinking to drive efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Formación

• A minimum of 10 years in distribution center management or senior logistics leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale operations with significant budgets and employee counts.
• In-depth knowledge of WMS, TMS, and other supply chain technologies.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and transportation principles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and implement lean methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and cost control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all aspects of distribution center operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of warehouse and logistics professionals.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage the distribution center budget, controlling operational expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement and optimize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant technologies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transportation carriers and other logistics partners.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure accuracy, minimize shrinkage, and meet demand.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean methodologies

Budget management

Communication

Change management

WMS/TMS knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead a high-volume facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will direct inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and outbound transportation to deliver market-leading performance.

The role requires a proven track record in large-scale operations, strong leadership, and strategic thinking to drive efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic FMCG environment.