Upington FMCG Distribution Ops Lead | Autonomy & Growth

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Manager, Distribution to lead the Upington distribution hub in the Northern Cape. You will oversee all warehouse and fleet activities, drive efficiency, and manage a diverse team of staff and drivers on-site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field and a minimum of six years in warehouse/distribution management, with at least three years in a supervisory role.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of warehouse and distribution management experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/management role focused on distribution operations.
• Experience with inventory management, warehouse optimization and fleet coordination.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting on operational metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and distribution activities at Upington facility.
• Ensure efficient inventory receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatching.
• Oversee fleet operations including scheduling, maintenance, and driver management.
• Develop and implement procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs like order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and delivery times.
• Lead, train and motivate warehouse staff and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security regulations.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Liaise with procurement, sales and external transport providers to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance and customer satisfaction.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

WMS experience

Data analysis

Budgeting

Fleet coordination

Inventory management

Team supervision

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Ferramentas

WMS

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Manager, Distribution to lead the Upington distribution hub in the Northern Cape. You will oversee all warehouse and fleet activities, drive efficiency, and manage a diverse team of staff and drivers on-site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field and a minimum of six years in warehouse/distribution management, with at least three years in a supervisory role.