Assistant Operations Manager (Logistics Warehouse)

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Midrand Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Logistics / Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations

A well-established organisation within the logistics and service parts environment is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Operations to support and drive operational excellence within a high-volume service warehouse based in Midrand. This role requires a hands-on detail-focused individual with strong coordination skills the ability to work under pressure and solid experience in outbound distribution and logistics reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cost control including overtime approvals
Attend and resolve daily operational queries ensuring feedback within set timelines
Provide customer support to internal stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa
Oversee Logistics Service Provider (LSP) performance and daily operational reporting
Register and manage irregular cases on the system within 24 hours
Analyse daily logistics reports and identify trends risks and improvement areas
Compile and submit weekly and monthly business intelligence reports
Manage Goods Receipt (GR) processing and ensure KPI compliance
Ensure system interface accuracy between warehouse and SAP platforms
Monitor daily truck arrival times and ensure same-day deliveries are processed timeously
Manage POD/IOD uploads Parts Arrival Ratio tracking and compliance
Control and close off Return Delivery Orders (RDOs) within required timelines
Monitor transit times and ensure returns are processed efficiently
Manage export deliveries and failed collections escalating where required
Support inventory control including monthly counts and weekly checks
Track operational KPIs and follow up on failures to drive improvement
Prepare quotations for ad hoc customer requests

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12)
13 years experience in a similar logistics / warehouse / distribution environment
Strong knowledge of outbound distribution procedures
Working experience with logistics systems (warehouse/logistics platforms)
Proficient in MS Office (Excel Outlook Word)
Must be willing and able to work overtime when required

Our client is an equal opportunity employer

Location: Midrand GautengEmployment Type: PermanentIndustry: Logistics / Supply Chain / Warehouse OperationsA well-established organisation within the logistics and service parts environment is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Operations to support and drive operational excellence within a ...

Manage cost control including overtime approvals
Attend and resolve daily operational queries ensuring feedback within set timelines
Provide customer support to internal stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa
Oversee Logistics Service Provider (LSP) performance and daily operational reporting
Register and manage irregular cases on the system within 24 hours
Analyse daily logistics reports and identify trends risks and improvement areas
Compile and submit weekly and monthly business intelligence reports
Manage Goods Receipt (GR) processing and ensure KPI compliance
Ensure system interface accuracy between warehouse and SAP platforms
Monitor daily truck arrival times and ensure same-day deliveries are processed timeously
Manage POD/IOD uploads Parts Arrival Ratio tracking and compliance
Control and close off Return Delivery Orders (RDOs) within required timelines
Monitor transit times and ensure returns are processed efficiently
Manage export deliveries and failed collections escalating where required
Support inventory control including monthly counts and weekly checks
Track operational KPIs and follow up on failures to drive improvement
Prepare quotations for ad hoc customer requests

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12)
13 years experience in a similar logistics / warehouse / distribution environment
Strong knowledge of outbound distribution procedures
Working experience with logistics systems (warehouse/logistics platforms)
Proficient in MS Office (Excel Outlook Word)
Must be willing and able to work overtime when required

Our client is an equal opportunity employer