Director of Logistics

Recruiter:

Network International

Job Ref:

NEM000346/Mic

Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:

Zimbabwe, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for talent! Do You Lead the Supply Chain That Moves Businesses?

POSITION INFO:
Logistics Director

Are you a strategic and results-driven logistics professional ready to take on a high-impact leadership role? We are looking for an experienced Logistics Director to lead and transform our end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring seamless, cost-effective delivery of goods and services across our markets.

About the Role:
As the Logistics Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire logistics function, including distribution, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. You’ll work cross-functionally with procurement, sales, and operations teams to develop and implement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet our growing customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all logistics operations, including inbound/outbound transport, warehousing, and last-mile delivery.
Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with business goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain performance and reduce logistics costs.
Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with logistics service providers and vendors.
Design KPIs and implement tracking systems to monitor performance across logistics functions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure demand planning, order fulfillment, and customer service excellence.
Oversee logistics budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team across multiple sites or regions.

Candidate Profile (Qualifications & Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
Strong experience in managing international and regional supply chains.
Solid understanding of warehousing, fleet management, and customs regulations.
Experience working with ERP systems and logistics management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS, and WMS).

If you would like to be considered, please apply directly. For more Supply Chain jobs, please visit We appreciate your interest, however if you have not had any response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in Supply Chain.

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