Logistics Operations Leader

Roles and Responsibilities

Centurion onsite (warehouse) Monday - Friday Salary: Negotiable based on skills and experience, salary will be discussed in line with market rates (Attractive / Competitive brackets on offer) About: The logistics operations leader is a key member of the Supply Chain Management Committee, responsible for designing, structuring, and supporting the implementation of logistics processes across stores and integrated platforms (including warehouse, distribution, and cross-docking flows). The role focuses on driving store performance by ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable product flows, high on-shelf availability, and efficient team management; enhancing profitability and productivity through the standardization and optimization of processes, spaces, and equipment while safeguarding people and goods; and contributing to business growth by aligning store logistics with the Business Units vision and transformation plans. Key Responsibilities People Management and development Ensure good performance and development of the team and encourage their motivation through constant monitoring. Contributing to the good management and retention of talent within the company. Anticipate and prepare future resources. Be a leader who develops and gives meaning to roles and responsibilities within LO. Develop strategic and tactical dimensions of store logistics Build the medium-term logistics operations strategy which will contribute to the sustainable development of the business. Participate in the definition of strategic and tactical objectives for the store's logistics, planning and carrying out actions in a timely manner. Know the external market and competition, incorporating into the strategy the best practices and market innovations. Develop Logistic Models and Processes Promote a culture of continuous improvement, instilling agile and lean practices and a precise understanding of the stores collective goals. Define the logistics operations management, the best processes and procedures to apply in the stores logistics, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness through KPIs. Support store leaders in decision-making about investments in logistics to enable adaptation to changing realities. Be the internal reference for documentation of projects, processes, and procedures for store logistics, working as a key element in continuous improvement, standardization, and process management, contributing to customer satisfaction and overall company goals. Develop Operational Excellence Ensure regular monitoring of logistics indicators, together with the Performance Operations and Logistics Committee. Ensure the coordination of national logistics KPIs, ensuring a 360° vision of strategies and processes, contributing to continuous improvement aligned with the company's and store objectives. Ensure compliance with CSR. Qualifications & Experience 5 Years working experience in Supply Chain within a retail environment NQF leve