Director of Logistics and Distribution (Contract Logistics)

About the role

The Director of Logistics and Distribution will lead the tactical strategy, operating model and best practices for distribution, warehousing and transport across multiple depots in a defined region. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure effective, profitable control, storage and movement of stock while aligning with divisional and functional strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a functional/operational framework that supports organisational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, learning, performance management, reward, recognition and employee relations.
• Create an engaging work climate that reflects the employee value proposition and organisational values.
• Align strategies and objectives using data‑driven analysis and reporting.
• Design governance, compliance models and risk‑management frameworks for logistics operations.
• Prepare and manage the functional budget to fund strategic deliverables.
• Build and maintain sustainable stakeholder relationships.
• Establish integrated service delivery frameworks to ensure exceptional stakeholder service.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate diploma or professional registration (NQF Level 08).
• Up to 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 8 years in senior business leadership or specialist logistics roles.
• Advanced expertise in business and operations management.
• Advanced people management and development capabilities.
• Advanced transport operations management experience.
• Proficient knowledge of labour‑relations procedures.
• Advanced budgeting and cost‑management skills.

Required skills