Senior Logistics Manager

3 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Platinum Recruitment Solutions Full time

The Senior Logistics Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering complex retail projects on time and in full.

This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management, logistics, and retail execution operations.

The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, developing strategies, and ensuring the successful implementation of projects that optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance client satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) include:

  • End to end project delivery with client SLA/KPI setting, tracking, and reporting
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Reporting
  • Issue Resolution
  • Commercial ownership - pricing, finance process adherence (purchase order, accruals, invoicing and overall risk mitigation
  • Team leadership, Mentorship, Culture
  • Forecasting accuracy, measurement, and formulation of strategies to deliver revenue consistency in line with forecast commitments

Key Competencies include:

  • Extensive understanding of the retail, CPG, and FMCG environments, and executing complicated projects within this environment
  • Strategic thinking and ability to align logistics initiatives with organisational objectives
  • Financial acumen and budgeting expertise in logistics operations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities at the executive level
  • Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation strategies within logistics
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process optimisation and efficiency in logistics execution

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Honours degree preferred)
  • Relevant certifications in project management advantageous
  • 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in CPG, retail logistics, and execution
  • Experience in managing projects or initiatives from inception to completion
  • Strong project management skills to help set clear goals, organise tasks, and drive results
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities


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