Warehouse Operations Coordinator (Remote)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Cutting-edge logistics technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Warehouse Operations Coordinator for a fully remote role. You will coordinate daily warehouse activities, maintain WMS inventory data, and generate performance reports while collaborating with procurement, sales and customer service teams to ensure timely fulfillment.

The role emphasizes remote management, standardizing SOPs, and leveraging digital tools to improve efficiency and accuracy across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics coordination, preferably supervising or coordinating.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation and implementation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with remote teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency, adept at using digital tools for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities (receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping) with timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the WMS, conduct cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Generate and analyze operational reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement areas.
• Liaise with procurement, sales, customer service and external carriers to ensure smooth supply chain flow.
• Develop and implement SOPs for warehouse functions, focusing on remote management and oversight.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics coordination

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Warehouse Operations Coordinator to join their dynamic team on a fully remote basis. This critical role will support the smooth running of warehouse operations by coordinating activities, managing inventory data, and liaising between different departments. You will be instrumental in ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely fulfillment of orders, leveraging technology and communication tools to overcome the challenges of a remote work environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about logistics and seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work as a core operational strategy, offering a chance to shape processes and drive improvements from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring adherence to established timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system (WMS), conducting regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Generate and analyze operational reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., procurement, sales, customer service) and external carriers to resolve issues and ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse functions, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all operations, with a focus on remote management and oversight.

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics coordination, preferably in a supervisory or coordinating role.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency, and adept at using digital communication tools for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge logistics technology and processes.
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment focused on achieving shared goals.