Location: Johannesburgh (with occasional travel within the region)
Department: Operations / Commercial / Supply Chain
Reports to: EMEA Operations Director
Salary: Dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and strategically-minded Operations Manager to lead operations in Poland. This person will be responsible for the overall management of the client’s operations in South Africa, based in Johannesburgh, and will also support initiatives across the EMEA region.
Responsibilities with our client:
✔️ Oversee operational activities in Poland on behalf of our client, managing the branch P&L
✔️ Coordinate and supervise the entire supply chain – from suppliers to end customers
✔️ Manage the client’s warehouse operations: receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory control
✔️ Lead customer support and administrative teams on behalf of the client
✔️ Build a high-performance and accountability culture in line with the client’s standards
✔️ Implement process optimizations and initiatives to improve customer service and reduce costs
✔️ Ensure compliance with legal regulations and the client’s corporate policies
✔️ Work closely with the client’s sales and marketing teams on commercial campaigns
✔️ Develop relationships with suppliers and operational partners locally and internationally
✔️ Regularly report operational performance to the client’s regional team
Requirements:
✔️ Higher education (in logistics, management, engineering, or related fields)
✔️ Fluency in both Polish and English
✔️ Experience in managing operations, warehouses, and customer support teams
✔️ Knowledge of inventory planning systems (e.g., SLIM4)
✔️ Experience working with B2B clients and knowledge of the Polish market
✔️ Strong leadership and analytical skills
✔️ Proficiency in MS Office tools (especially Excel), ERP, and reporting systems
What we offer on behalf of the client:
✔️ Collaboration with international teams across the EMEA and APAC regions
✔️ A clear career development path within the client’s organization
✔️ Access to training in operational systems and IT tools (SLIM4, ERP)
✔️ Participation in global transformation projects
✔️ Stable employment in a reputable and growing client organization
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to grow within our client’s company, please send us your CV.
