General Manager: Logistics

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Oversee the full warehousing, transport, and distribution operation across all sites. Ensure safety, operational control, accurate inventory, reliable order execution, solid transport performance and a capable workforce. Drive process improvement, system accuracy, cost control and operational efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Logistics Management or Supply Chain or BEng Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• 15 years operational leadership in supply chain or manufacturing
• 10 years general management experience in warehousing and transport
• Strong knowledge of logistics, legislation, safety and operational systems
• Experience in ISO 9000 environments
• SAP (WMS, SD, PP) experience
• Proven experience in project implementation, financial control, people leadership and high-volume operations

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee all warehouse operations across multiple national sites
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock flows and specialised handling equipment
• Lead national transport operations, fleet control and service provider performance
• Ensure safe loading, routing, delivery execution and incident management
• Control return logistics and packaging assets
• Drive continuous improvement, new process implementation and operational optimisation
• Ensure accurate SAP processes, business controls and ISO compliance
• Lead teams, training, development and organisational capability
• Manage budgets, cost control, financial reporting and CAPEX planning
• Support S&OP planning, production supply and customer delivery needs