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Manager, Operations, Logistics

Job in Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Listing for: DSV
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manager, Operations, Contract Logistics
Location: Germiston

Time Type:

Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s):

  • 3 - 5 years minimum relevant experience in industry & matric / grade 12
  • Additional Computer

    Skills:

  • The following is ADVANTAGEOUS:
  • Min 3 years relevant hands-on experience managing:
  • GDP / GWP requirements to meet compliant levels of process control, documentation, training, pest control, dust control and excellent housekeeping.
  • Experience in the Automotive sector.
  • Job-related Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics and Warehousing.
  • Operations:
    Extensive knowledge and hands on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes, effective Packaging, excellent facility housekeeping (5S), batch and expiry control.
  • Stock Management includes Audits (perpetual and wall to wall), SKU Master maintenance, SKU Consolidation, Slotting (based on ABC analysis, volumetric and product categorization), Space Utilization & Density Measurement, Pick-face Replenishment Strategies, Batch and Serial Number Management, Expiry management (First Expiry First Out),and daily warehouse system to Client system variance measurement, investigation, and alignment.
  • Problem Solving:
    Effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures.
  • Management:
    Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively, and reliably.
  • Communication:
    Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations.
  • Compliance:
    Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule, and Local Authority requirements.
  • Stress and Conflict Management:
    Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure.
  • SHERQ:
    Internal measurement and auditing of all site processes to ensure stability and improvement in areas of Health and Safety, environment, and facility compliance/risk mitigation.
  • Basic knowledge and experience of QMS such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001.
  • Commercial:
    Must have effective commercial acumen and experience to manage Client and Supplier Contracts, SLA’s, and Risk.
  • Financial:
    Must have effective financial acumen to populate budget template, ensure tight cost control and ensure consistent on time revenue collection to meet or exceed budget.
  • HR and IR:
    Must be able to effectively lead, train, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity, and retention. This includes intermediate knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes.
  • Electives:

  • The following is ADVANTAGEOUS:
    Min 3 years relevant hands-on experience
    managing: GDP / GWP requirements to meet compliant levels of process control,
    documentation, training, pest control, dust control and excellent housekeeping.
  • MAIN PURPOSE OF

    THE ROLE:


    Manage all aspects of contract logistics operation to ensure:
  • Budget revenue and EBIT targets consistently met or exceeded.
  • Daily cost control, including actual heads not exceeding authorized, and no overtime.
  • Contractual obligations and SLA/s consistently achieved.
  • Credibility and trust relationship developed with client/s resulting in satisfied client/s that renew with DSV.
  • Multi-skilled, motivated, and productive staff with low staff turnover.
  • All aspects of compliance, including HSE and QMS managed and compliant at all times.
  • Extremely high stock integrity with both bin and count accuracy meeting or exceeding client SLA.
  • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Manage and take ownership of operation/s to:

  • Consistently achieve or exceed EBIT targets.
  • Ensure high level of training and safety awareness on site to avoid safety incidents whereby people, equipment or facility are accidentally damaged.
  • Ensure daily stock on hand alignment between DSV and client systems, and immediate investigation and CAPA for any variances.
  • Ensure invoicing is accurate and supported with suitable back-up documentation and avoid credit notes wherever possible.
  • Drive monthly cost reviews, tracking and trend measurement at line-item level to ensure costs are…
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