Where

Operations Manager: Transport and Logistics

Helderberg Personnel cc
Retreat Full-day Full-time

Description:

My client, a leading road transport, logistics fleet management company, is seeking to employ an Operations Manager: Transport and Logistics. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field. A minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics or supply chain management with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Requirements:
  • In-depth understanding of palletized, cross-border, and container logistics. Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong customer centricity and relationship building skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage daily operations for palletized, cross-border, and container logistics, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
  • Draft sales budget for the division, and recruit staff to grow in line with the strategy.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor a team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Work closely with other departments, including sales, customer service, and finance, to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Leverage logistics software and technology to streamline operations and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
Core Competencies:
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize operations.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Fluency in Afrikaans is highly advantageous.

Requirements:

  • In-depth understanding of palletized, cross-border, and container logistics. Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong customer centricity and relationship building skills.
  • Lead and manage daily operations for palletized, cross-border, and container logistics, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
  • Draft sales budget for the division, and recruit staff to grow in line with the strategy.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor a team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Work closely with other departments, including sales, customer service, and finance, to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Leverage logistics software and technology to streamline operations and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize operations.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Fluency in Afrikaans is highly advantageous.
07 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

Similar jobs

  • Helderberg Personnel cc
  • Retreat
... , is seeking to employ an Operations Manager: Transport and Logistics. The successful candidate will ... , to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction. Leverage logistics software and technology ...
4 days ago
  • Synergy Human Resources
  • Retreat
R 50 000 R 60 000 a month
Description: Duties: Ensure all construction operations are carried in an appropriate, cost-effective way Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices Purchase materials Oversee sub-contractors Oversee estate security Oversee ...
7 days ago
  • Synergy Human Resources
  • Retreat
R 50 000 R 60 000 a month
Description: Duties: Ensure all construction operations are carried in an appropriate, cost-effective way Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices Purchase materials Oversee sub-contractors Oversee estate security Oversee ...
7 days ago
  • South Cape Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
  • Retreat
Description: Operations Manager – Retail SectorAn exciting new opportunity has arisen for an operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, sustaining and improving the profitability of the plant.The Operations Manager will ...
22 days ago