59 Logistics Manager jobs in Germiston

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have an Honours degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a similar field.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrable experience in third-party storage and distribution of chemical raw materials.
• At least 35 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in the chemical raw material third-party warehousing and distribution industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety standards and regulatory compliance is essential.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, Salesforce, etc.) is required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Holding monthly stock meetings in South Africa and Kenya.
• Managing and maintaining accurate inventory records across multiple warehouse locations.
• Monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations, including regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Collaborating with procurement and sales teams to forecast demand and align inventory with customer needs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and chemical handling regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, GHS).
• Overseeing the receiving, labeling, storage, and issuing of chemical materials in accordance with MSDS/SDS requirements.
• Implementing proper storage practices based on chemical compatibility and hazard classifications.
• Utilizing ERP and inventory management systems to track real-time inventory movements and generate reports.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies and developing corrective actions.
• Leading, training, and managing staff involved in inventory operations.
• Coordinating with transportation and logistics teams for timely deliveries and warehouse space optimization.
• Managing third-party service providers under contract management.
• Acting as a backup to the Supply Chain Engineer.
• Assisting with SLA/SOP third-party billing and performance reviews.
• Managing month-end reconciliations, including third-party billing.

Please note that after screening and shortlisting, communication will be only with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Must have an Honours degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar
• Minimum 10 years demonstrable experience in 3rd party storage and distribution of chemical raw materials
• Minimum 35 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in the chemical raw material 3rd party warehousing and distribution industry
• Strong understanding of chemical safety standards and regulatory compliance is essential
• Must have experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SALESFORCE, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

• Holding monthly stock meetings in both South Africa and Kenya.
• Managing and maintaining accurate inventory records of all chemical raw materials across multiple warehouse locations.
• Monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations; executing regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Collaborating with procurement and sales teams to forecast demand and align inventory with customer needs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and chemical handling regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, GHS).
• Overseeing the receiving, labelling, storage, and issuing of chemical materials in accordance with MSDS/SDS requirements.
• Implementing and enforcing proper storage practices based on chemical compatibility and hazard classifications.
• Utilizing ERP and inventory management systems to track real-time inventory movements and generate reports.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies and developing corrective action plans.
• Leading, training, and managing all staff involved in inventory operations.
• Coordinating with transportation and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and optimize warehouse space.
• Managing and coordinating multiple third-party service providers under contract management.
• Acting as backup to the Supply Chain Engineer.
• Assisting with SLA/SOP third-party billing and performance reviews.
• Managing month-end reconciliations, including third-party billing.

VACANCY: WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS MANAGER Location: Germiston, Gauteng Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding / Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: As soon as possible A well-established and leading plastic injection moulding company based in Germiston is seeking a hands-on, solutions-driven Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take full ownership of the warehouse and logistics function. This is a key role for a dynamic individual who can think out of the box, improve manual processes, and drive the development of more efficient and sustainable systems to manage and control all aspects of the department. Key Responsibilities:

• Full management of receiving, dispatch, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Develop and implement practical, scalable systems and procedures for improved efficiency.
• Oversee all stock movement, stock accuracy, bin allocations, and inventory control.
• Coordinate daily operations across dispatch, receiving, and storage areas.
• Ensure optimal space utilization and workflow within the warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and compliance.
• Generate reports and provide input for continuous improvement strategies.

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a warehouse/logistics leadership role.
• Solid background in dispatch, receiving, stock control, and inventory management.
• Experience working in environments reliant on manual processes (non-WMS).
• Ability to design and implement internal controls and warehouse SOPs.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic reporting tools.

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Qualification:

• Qualification in Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• Process-oriented mindset
• Logical and operational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Sound staff management skills

Responsibilities:

• Organise, manage, and coordinate all warehousing and shipping operations to ensure organisational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Manage customer orders and deliveries, ensuring timeliness, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee employee safety and well-being, implementing Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Manage safety, risk, and compliance related to storage, transport, and warehouse operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and control through proper warehouse functions and processes.
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse and logistics teams, fostering a culture of discipline and accuracy.
• Promote team spirit and cooperation among employees.
• Conduct regular stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain inventory reports.
• Manage inventory levels, eliminate obsolete stock, and coordinate storage and replenishment processes.
• Oversee warehouse equipment and machinery, ensuring safety and maintenance.
• Handle inbound and outbound activities, including receiving, packing, staging, and dispatching.
• Ensure shipment targets and delivery schedules are met.
• Develop and maintain transportation systems for domestic and international freight.
• Plan routes, book deliveries, monitor costs, and negotiate with transport providers.
• Manage subcontracted transporters and support tender processes.
• Maintain operational procedures for warehousing and distribution.
• Implement security procedures to prevent damage and shrinkage.
• Oversee regional warehouse and branch staff operations.
• Support procurement, stock level planning, and inventory management alongside the Commercial Manager.

• Qualification in Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• Process orientated mindset
• Logical and operational
• Problem solving skills
• Sound staff management skills

• Responsible for organising, managing and coordinating all warehousing and shipping operations and procedures in order to ensure organisational effectiveness, customer satisfaction and overall operational efficiency. This function includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Manage customer orders and preparation of deliveries to ensure they are on time, of high quality and done at optimal cost.
• Maintaining employee safety and well-being through overseeing and implementing all relevant Occupational Health and Safety standards and requirements as may be applicable.
• Oversee and manage stacking, storage, transport and operation safety, based on industry requirements, OHS legislation and best practice requirements. Manage company risk and exposure by ensuring safe and reliable working and warehouse conditions and standards.
• Oversee and manage all warehousing functions and process to ensure control, completeness of transactions, inventory accuracy and reliability of stock reporting.
• Manage, coach, guide and development warehouse & logistic teams and employees. Ensure proper training, overview, management and support is provided and instil culture of discipline, proceed adherence and accuracy.
• Promote and foster team identity, unity, team spirit and cooperation within for employees within these functions.
• Manage, plan and oversee regular full stock counts. Follow up and clear all variances and discrepancies and maintain proper inventory movement and transaction reports.
• Manage, plan and oversee and continuous cycles counts, ensuring proper sampling, counting and system integrity. Follow up and clear all variances and discrepancies and maintain proper inventory movement and transaction reports.
• Maintaining inventory levels appropriate to warehouse storage capabilities, eliminating obsolete stock and reducing damaged/aging material. This includes the determining, setting and management of appropriate inventory levels and stocked items, in association with the Commercial Manager.
• Plan and manage warehouse storing locations, put-away processes replenishment functions and tasks, ensuring efficient warehousing.
• Manage and oversee all warehouse and assembly equipment and machinery, ensuring safe working conditions, reliable machine operations and up-time, with correct and pro-active maintenance and servicing.
• Overall responsibility for all inbound and outbound activities, such as receiving, assembly of kits, packing, project staging, storage and despatch, quality, maintenance of tools and availability of inventories.
• Responsible to manage meeting targets, loading and delivery dates, by managing shipment and loading functions and work scheduling.
• Develop, implement and maintain a transportation system in respect of domestic and international freight which meets the business needs of the Employer by allocating and recording resources and movements.
• Directing and managing all transportation (delivering and collecting) activities, including but not limited to:
• Planning routes and load scheduling for deliveries including multi-drop deliveries.
• Booking deliveries and liaising with customers.
• Monitoring transportation costs and ensuring that inventory is shipped in the most effective and economical manner.
• Negotiating and concluding supply agreements with transport suppliers and transporters.
• Managing sub-contracted domestic transporters and ensuring delivery within the agreed terms.
• Assist, support and co-evaluate annual the tender process for domestic and international transporters as and when requested.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing appropriate operational procedures and policies.
• Safeguard warehouse operations, damage to stocks and shrinkages, by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Manage and oversee all warehouse and logistics locations, ensuring clean, neat and organised working and storage locations.
• Oversee and manage regional branch office and warehouse staff. Ensuring work attendance, general operational control and tasks, stock level management and related staff management.
• The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is further required to support and assist the Commercial Manager with any procurement and stock level planning and processes, as well as Inventory Management. These functions include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Review, investigate and report on any inventory master file system and database improvements, changes or updates.
• Support, review and assist in maintaining inventory numbering and naming conventions for all stock items used by the company. Ensure consistent implementation and use of these conventions.
• Support the inventory procurement planning (local and imports), stock level management and processes to ensure adequate stock holdings and limited working capital consumption by inventory
• Work with Commercial Manager and General Manager on any ad hoc tasks and requirements as well as general inventory management, procurement requirements or ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Vacancy exists in the Value Chain Procurement Department, which is part of the Customer Service Division based in Johannesburg Sandton Office (Spartan Crescent) & Boksburg Office (Atlas Road). This position reports to the Value Chain Procurement Manager and will focus on the Supply Chain and Inventory Management of Accessory supply.

CONTRACT DURATION

• 12 Months Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Overall Inventory Management
• Manage dealer back-order aging
• Maintain Inventory stock months
• Manage forecast performance
• Manage ETD Accuracy
• Supplier Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 6 with 360 credits on level 8 framework (Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma/ B Tech) Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Finance Management/Business Administration Management/Logistics Management or similar
• Minimum 3 years working experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Procurement.
• Project Management & automotive industry experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• PC Literacy (MS Office Packages) Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• MRP system application experience, such as SAP,

COMPETENCIES:

• Logistics & Supply Chain Operations: Experience managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global shipping.
• Order Management: Manage customer demand by forecasting and issuing purchase orders to suppliers locally and internationally.
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities to support decision-making in supply planning, vendor performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coordination with internal teams and external partners; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Awareness of situations, decisiveness and ability to create an innovative vision
• Perseverance

ESSENTIAL:

• Driver’s License
• Ability to travel nationally

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

Toyota SA City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Toyota SA City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join to apply for the Contractor Logistics Value Chain Inventory Control role at Toyota SA

Vacancy exists in the Value Chain Procurement Department, which is part of the Customer Service Division based in Johannesburg Sandton Office (Spartan Crescent) & Boksburg Office (Atlas Road). This position reports to the Value Chain Procurement Manager and will focus on the Supply Chain and Inventory Management of Accessory supply.

CONTRACT DURATION

• 12 Months Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Overall Inventory Management
• Maintain Inventory stock months
• Manage forecast performance
• Manage ETD Accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 6 with 360 credits on level 8 framework (Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma/ B Tech) Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Finance Management/Business Administration Management/Logistics Management or similar
• Minimum 3 years working experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Procurement.
• Project Management & automotive industry experience would be an advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• PC Literacy (MS Office Packages) Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• MRP system application experience, such as SAP,

COMPETENCIES:

• Logistics & Supply Chain Operations: Experience managing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global shipping.
• Order Management: Manage customer demand by forecasting and issuing purchase orders to suppliers locally and internationally.
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects with timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong data analysis and forecasting abilities to support decision-making in supply planning, vendor performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coordination with internal teams and external partners; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Awareness of situations, decisiveness and ability to create an innovative vision
• Perseverance

ESSENTIAL:

• Driver’s License
• Ability to travel nationally

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Applicants must have the following requirements:

Must have a Diploma or Equivalent Qualifications in Logistics.
Must have 5-10 years of experience as a Manager in Logistics and Warehouses.
Must have a basic knowledge of national and international import or export legislation.
Must be able to effectively troubleshoot issues that arise in international freight transportation.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic accountancy.
Must have extensive report-writing skills.
Must be able to handle technical details relating to international transportation, such as regulations/INCO terms and any necessary documentation.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Must have a valid drivers licence and passport.
If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

SALARY R600,000.00 P/A