Group Head of Warehousing Operations at Alistair Group

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

Industries:

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

Mission

To make Africa work better

Company Values

Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operations, inventory, freight, and personnel
• Drive operational efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement
• Maximise warehouse capacity and shipping optimisation
• Own customer experience, scheduling, and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and hazardous material requirements
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Identify new facilities and grow warehouse capacity
• Drive business development and onboard new customers
• Collaborate with Road Freight, Clearing & Forwarding, Trading, and Fleet teams

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards
• Promote a safe, compliant, and accident-free workplace

Requirements

• University Degree (MBA / Accounting / Audit preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse/logistics operations
• Proven experience managing a business unit with full P&L ownership
• Experience with bulk and break-bulk cargo / commodities
• Strong financial, leadership, and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Warehouse Management Systems
• Knowledge of import/export, transit clearance, and terminal documentation
• International/African exposure advantageous

Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Business or Safety Management
• Hazardous Materials certification

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.