Logistics Operations Director

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Unitrans Full time
Job Title: Logistics Operations Director

We are seeking a seasoned Logistics Operations Director to spearhead our operations in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in logistics and transportation management.

About the Role:
  • Develop and implement effective business strategies to drive growth and profitability across multiple depots and contracts.
  • Oversee warehouse management, fleet management, financial management, customer relations, budgets, and business strategy execution.
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Manage and optimize processes to achieve organizational goals, directing and coordinating activities of businesses or departments concerned with project implementation, pricing, sales, and distribution of products.
  2. Direct and coordinate activities of direct and matrix resources, including development of plans, process impact and redesign, change management, communication, training, delivery, implementation of financials, and monitoring of performance.
  3. Review and provide weekly financial reports, sales activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
  4. Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement, establishing and implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures, staffing requirements, and human resources processes.
  5. Monitor business operations to ensure efficient and effective provision of services within budgetary limits.
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
  • Excellent computer skills and experience with logistics software.
  • Strong management and human resources skills, including leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good understanding of accounting processes and financial management principles.
  • 8-10 years of senior operational experience in the Warehouse and Transportation industry.
  • Basic legal knowledge of contracts and occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Judgment and decision-making skills, strategic planning capability, customer management and industry networking capability, and sound knowledge of logistics and supply chain management environments.
Salary:

R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).



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