Logistics Operations Supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, Warehouse Management or Operations qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, transport or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory/team-lead experience.
• Experience managing drivers and operational employees.
• Experience with route planning and transport coordination.
• Experience in fleet management and vehicle utilisation.
• Experience managing receiving, dispatch and warehouse operations.
• Experience working with operational KPIs and productivity targets.
• Experience with GPS/fleet tracking systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems will be advantageous.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays depending on operational requirements.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak operational periods.
• Position requires regular movement throughout warehouse, loading, dispatch and operational areas.
• May be required to travel between operational sites where applicable.

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery and collection routes.
• Develop efficient routes based on delivery locations, traffic conditions, delivery windows, vehicle capacity and customer requirements.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers according to operational requirements.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise unnecessary kilometres and empty trips.
• Consolidate deliveries where practical to improve transport efficiency.
• Provide drivers with accurate daily routes, schedules and delivery instructions.
• Supervise and coordinate daily logistics, warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed according to planned schedules.
• Allocate employees to workstations, tasks and operational areas.
• Conduct daily operational briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure effective communication between warehouse, transport, drivers and management.
• Manage operational disruptions and elevate issues where necessary.
• Ensure effective shift handovers are completed.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.