Johannesburg: Distribution Services Manager [Logistics] posted by Hire Resolve

February 2, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Job Description

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a Distribution Services Manager to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. This role enhances the company’s analytical capabilities to drive productivity, improve customer service, and increase profitability. It focuses on optimizing the logistics network, distribution footprint, and service levels through strategic route-to-market planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Interface with Commercial; Customer Growth Teams; Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Logistics Senior Executive Committee to align on Logistics footprint; Route to Market and volume allocation.
Interfaces with Finance and Regional Teams to align on budget development and analysis on optimization opportunities to deliver Logistics commitments.
Interacts with Distribution Centres, Strategic Distributors and Regions to ensure alignment between plans and operational outputs.
Engages with the Logistics & Distribution Forums to conduct benchmarking, identify and develop best in class ways of work in the Logistics Distribution fraternity.
Manage engagements with external stakeholders i.e., service providers.
Aligns with the Demand Planning Team to ensure product availability to agreed customer groupings.

Requirements:

A recognized Tertiary Degree Qualification in Logistics or Transportation management or related.
Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant logistics experience.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years leadership and team management experience.
Experience in Distribution Planning systems and processes development.
Experience in operating effectively in a matrix organization with stakeholders across functions at an executive and senior management level as well as between the centre and the regions.

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Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za

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